On Sun, 05 Sep 2004 22:19:44 GMT, "Craig Stuart"
wrote:

I have a Balmar alternator and when it is charging the temp of the
alternator is around 230 degrees. Is this normal ?

No. In fact as a rule of thumb: if you'd like electrical equipment to
last for ever, ensure that you can (just about) rest your hand on it
for at least a few seconds.

Brian W