Help - Mercury Optimax 150 hp Alternator

Bug · 21 July 2011, 06:41

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.

Thanks
Bug

Ian Sharlot · 21 July 2011, 07:15

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

jambo · 21 July 2011, 11:16

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
Cheers
J

Ribshop · 21 July 2011, 12:57

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.

Jizm · 21 July 2011, 13:01

It may also be possible to repair your one....

Bug · 22 July 2011, 07:57

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

Cheers
Bug

Waterman · 22 July 2011, 08:49

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.

Jizm · 22 July 2011, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bug

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

Cheers
Bug

I doubt it, most bits can be replaced by a specialist.

CJL · 23 July 2011, 23:05

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.

Chris

Chris · 23 July 2011, 23:23

Speak to Roguewave. He may wel have a 150 alternator available