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Old 21 July 2011, 05:41   #1
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Help - Mercury Optimax 150 hp Alternator

Please Help, the alternator on my Mercury 150hp Optimax outboard engine has been pronounced dead. The cost of a new one has also nearly killed me too!!

Can anyone point me in the direction of a 2nd hand or refurbished alternator.

Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 21 July 2011, 06:15   #2
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This guy does loads, this is for a 200-225 but it's could be worth contacting him, I have never used him and can not comment on quality though
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Old 21 July 2011, 10:16   #3
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Hi Bug
try this guy I used him this year on recommendation from an engineer for a starter and the price and service was great. The Engine Room
Happy hunting hope your fixed soon
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Old 21 July 2011, 11:57   #4
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I think i have a 2nd hand one on the shelf, i will get it down and test it if you want to get in touch.
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Old 21 July 2011, 12:01   #5
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It may also be possible to repair your one....
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Old 22 July 2011, 06:57   #6
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Thanks for the replys, I will give both of them a ring. Unfortunately the alternator is unrepairable, a capacitor in the back of it has blown up
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Old 22 July 2011, 07:49   #7
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I used these guys in the US.
http://www.db-starter-alternator.com...r-adr0318.aspx

Price including taxes and shipping to Ireland was still less than half price quoted at home.
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Old 22 July 2011, 13:25   #8
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Thanks for the replys, I will give both of them a ring. Unfortunately the alternator is unrepairable, a capacitor in the back of it has blown up
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I doubt it, most bits can be replaced by a specialist.
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Old 23 July 2011, 22:05   #9
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I've used these guys before for Opti parts.

ARCO Marine Alternators,Starters,Tilt-Trim Motors and Marine Electrical Parts

Very good price and service.

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Old 23 July 2011, 22:23   #10
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Speak to Roguewave. He may wel have a 150 alternator available
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