On Fri, 12 Nov 2010 07:56:20 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:26:56 -0800, jps wrote:

Did you know about these?

http://www.balmar.net/Page13-98seriesalts.html

Yes. I installed a Balmar high output alternator on one of my old
sail boats. That boat had an Atomic 4 gasoline engine and needed to
have ignition protection which Balmar offered. I believe the 4000
series Leece-Nevilles are a better unit and I can buy 4 or 5 of them
for the price of one Balmar.

You have to know how to buy them. Not through the factory at retail,
that's for sure.

Not sure if he's still doing it but the owner used to bring all his
returns, remanufactured to the annual sidewalk parts swap at Fisheries
Supply. Prices were half or less and for every applications. Balmar
units look great with the white finish and for us, made a significant
dent in our genset hours.