Have busted front housing on my alternator..Anyone know where to locate
just the case for the alternator OMC 3853853 Volvo-Penta 3853853-4 .
Prestolite 51 amp 12v negative gnd.. Thanks Larry

It will be a rare find as nearly all are returned for core credit on
change-out. Unless you are an expert weldor & machinist with time to
dub with it you need a new (rebuilt) alternator unless you get very
lucky. Rebuilding the alternator yourself with a new housing and for
reliable life is problematic, too, unless you are skilled at this work.
You also need to find & correct the reason it broke, unless it was
from playing caveman with it at belt time. Verify bracket condition &
sheave alignment or excess vibration problems, etc. An
starter/alternator rebuild shop could identify what the alternator
really is, as is isn't made by OMC or Volvo, but boat alternators are
marinized versions different from those used in tractors & vehicles.

Call up an auto-electric shop. And find your local rebuilder.

"Larry Crowe" wrote in message
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Have busted front housing on my alternator..Anyone know where to locate
just the case for the alternator OMC 3853853 Volvo-Penta 3853853-4 .
Prestolite 51 amp 12v negative gnd.. Thanks Larry

Call J & N in Cincinnati

1-800-366-7100

That's not a rare part, and it doesn't cost a fortune.

Tim wrote:
Call J & N in Cincinnati

1-800-366-7100

The best. I thought He was looking for a scrounge/used.

That's not a rare part, and it doesn't cost a fortune.

If it's a Prestolite he'll be SOL, can't think of anyone who sells 'em.
Meaning of fortune varies; by the time he's found & bought a new
housing & rebuilt the unit with it, he may be approaching the cost of a
good deal on an in-stock rebuilt unit or good takeoff. YMMV

Thanks for the tips. Did find the housing at a local electric shop
installed for $20.. Thanks Again Larry

Bill McKee wrote:
Call up an auto-electric shop. And find your local rebuilder.

"Larry Crowe" wrote in message
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Have busted front housing on my alternator..Anyone know where to locate
just the case for the alternator OMC 3853853 Volvo-Penta 3853853-4 .
Prestolite 51 amp 12v negative gnd.. Thanks Larry