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Brent P
Visitor
| | Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 09:09 am: | 
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I'm looking for recommendations for a new regulator for my M-60. I just had the alternator rebuilt earlier this year and want to continue upgrading the electrical system (I think the regulator is the original).
Any suggestions? |
Richard A. Day Jr.
Senior Member
Username: richardday
Post Number: 542
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 12:40 pm: |
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Is your regulator one of the solid state units? |
Richard Shapiro
Advanced Member
Username: mainesails
Post Number: 46
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 09:01 pm: |
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Any external regulator, like the Balmar units, will work if your alternator is designed to work with an external regulator.
The unit must be adjusted to your batteries. They type of engine is not important.
These units will charge your batteries much faster and more efficiently, and are generally considered a very useful upgrade. They will also let you change to AGM or Gel Cell batteries if you wish, as the voltages are adjustable.
The instructions will talk you through the programming and the wiring, which is not complicated.
However, if the regulator is internal, then your alternator may need to be connected differently or rewired to work with an external alternator. A mechanic, especially an alternator specialist, will be able to answer the question for you simply by looking at the alternator. |
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