Check the simple things first - Alternator fixed

[garylinger]

I should have taken my own advice and checked the "simple" things first. The ground post on the alternator and the ring connectors were corroded (rust). I cleaned them and re-installed the alternator and guess what - IT WORKED LIKE IS IS SUPPOSED TO!

I still don't know what brand or amperage the alternator is but at least it works!

 

[Cpt. Jon]

Happens to us all, glad you got it working!

 

[Bill Roosa]

The 99.44% solution

I found that corrosion to be the #1 problem in electrical circuits in marine environments. It has something to do with salt or some other spice.

 

[Stu Jackson]

Gary, WADU, we almost all of us suggested that right off the bat! Glad you got the gremlins under control. If it's electrical start with the connections.