150hp Optimax alternator?

Searider · 12 October 2004, 19:42

Evening all,

Does anybody have an alternator for a 150hp Optimax - new or good condition used. Willing to part with significant quantities of beer tokens.

Quicksilver part no 881248T

I need one by Friday so I can use the new boat on the BIBOA trip this weekend but unfortunately none are available for at least two weeks via Barrus and Marine Power Europe.

Can't get one from the States until next week - but they do have them in stock and cheaper (even with duty and air freight) than through the proper channels. Next week is too late however.

How can this be? Why does the consessionaire for Europe, Middle East and Africa not stock alternators for a current production engine.
If I can get one from the US quicker and cheaper than Barrus / MPE what are they doing in Banbury and Belguim?

Regards

Pete7 · 12 October 2004, 19:50

Duncan, if your willing to sell your soul, I will lend you mine from my Opti.

Pete

bogib · 12 October 2004, 20:32

Reading IBI as Miss Glen is beeing interviewed

Called my Mercury dealer here tonight they had one in stock but was sent to Norway last Friday

Bogi

Andre · 12 October 2004, 20:38

Duncan,

we are also a Mercury distributor and hold lots of parts in stock. will contact my Polish office tomorrow morning and check if they one

Rogue Wave · 12 October 2004, 21:01

On top of my PM then you could also try Trevor Hobbs in Botley hes got a lot of parts kicking around his workshop.

this is not a reccomendation!

Mark Halliday · 13 October 2004, 08:17

Searider

Have you thought of taking it to an alternator repair company? I know it depends on what is wrong with it, but you never know until you ask.
I have just had my 80A car alternator fitted with a new diode pack and bearings. Took all of 2 hours from delivery to collection.

Andre · 13 October 2004, 08:26

Duncan

sorry none in stock

Andre

Cookee · 13 October 2004, 08:33

Try American Marine 01675 442647

CJL · 13 October 2004, 09:21

Mark is right,
try and get it rewound. Its cheaper, quicker and environmentaly friendly! A mate of mine does it in Blackburn. They welcome something different to do. Forklift trucks, inboards and they did my old Johnson 140hp.

No problems with it at all. If he is near you PM me and I`ll send you the details.

Chris

Searider · 13 October 2004, 10:14

Thanks all,

My dealer had tried to get it repaired by an automotive place but they looked at it (without opening it up) and said that they would not be able to get parts for it.

I have this morning taken it to someone else for a second opinion - I'll see what happens.

Mark / Chris who did you use - just in case my chap also draws a blank.

I'm in Southampton by the way.

Regards

Mark Halliday · 13 October 2004, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Searider

Thanks all,

Mark / Chris who did you use - just in case my chap also draws a blank.

Regards

Duncan
I used:-
Power Components in Chidham (4 miles your side of Chichester amd 1/2 mile from me)
01243 572022

Repairs cost me £32.25 inc, a new alternator is £150ish.

CJL · 13 October 2004, 10:51

Sorry to dissapoint you but I used Ellison Auto Electrics in Blackburn in Lancashire.

Turbodiesel · 13 October 2004, 19:59

Barrus are in Bicester not Banbury!!

Searider · 13 October 2004, 21:36

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Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

Barrus are in Bicester not Banbury!!

All up the M40 somewhere?

Nick Hearne · 14 October 2004, 07:32

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Originally Posted by Turbodiesel

Barrus are in Bicester not Banbury!!

Probably have better luck in Banbury for parts!

Pete7 · 15 October 2004, 07:42

In slow time it would be worth finding out who makes them for Mercury. Rogue Wave thought it was Hitachi and he may have a good point, do Mercury make there own starters and alternators or buy them in from another firm. My money is on them being bought in.

Pete