76 Ski Tique Alternator

I believe my alternator has gone out it is original tell me if im wrong while the engine is running i disconnect the battery and the engine dies the alternator is not supplying power correct? and how should i go about replacement im pretty sure it has an external voltage regulator Thanks in advanced
Ryan

Thanks ill do that asap

Sounds good ill check it out i have an Optima yellow top in it now thanks for the help its hard to get straight info on a classic like mine

Amsoil Z Rod is fine for flat appet motors
I've tried it myself and liked it but it is pricey. The 10-30 is probably a little thin for a marine engine. If you like Amsoil I would suggest the Z Rod 20-50.

engine oil thread

Here is my tique BTW

Ryan,
I agree with Eddie on both using the oil and going to a heavier weight like the 20-50.

Great looking Tique!

ryanibanez88 wrote: haven't had a chance to pull the alternator yet probably do it this weekend

Ryan,
You never said what problems you are actually having with the alternator.

Ok, it all revolves around the "test" this mechanic told you to perform! I thought you had other symptoms and you were having actual charging problems.

Dose this look like a normal shaft and packing pete

Ryan: this might sound stupid but never overlook the simplest things. I'd had some charging/starting issues on my 74 and thought it might be something big like a failed alternator. Was out with Morfoot one day and he noticed the belt was a bit loose, which I had failed to notice. Tightened it up and all's well ever since.........

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Hey guys, Can I swing the conversation back to the alternator???? I have a 77 tique, and shes tired but she still runs. Thing is, when I first got her I noticed that the battery wasnt charging, so I took the alternator in to have it tested and it was barely working... so instead of fixing it so they sold me a single wire alternator.   I can almost hear what your thinking.. cause after I installed it I was thinking the same thing.. my gauges dont work, and now my wiring harness is just hanging there.   Is there any way I can get my gauges and wiring back to working order without tracking down someone who is selling an original alternator???   I have a nice shiny single wire chrome one for trade!!!

I dont have the old one anymore, the guys told me it was junk. The one I have is actually solid chrome that would go into a show car or something, so I dont think its marine either.

Hmmm. Years ago, first year I had my Tique, I put a "replacement" (i.e. new to me, not new) alternator in. I had the "regular" set up to start, but was told the one wire delco would work. I put it in, worked fine, all gauges worked with no modifications to wiring. I just snipped off the two (?) extra wires at the alternator. That was about 10 seasons ago. Wonder why the simple replacement didn't work for you. I wouldn't mind a chrome alternator (to go with my chrome covers) (and I occasionally ponder chrome pullies (sorry Pete). But since mine is fine and I don't like to spend money that I don't have too, I guess I'll have to pass....well that and the fact that its not "intrinsically" safe. Sounds to me like you have reasonable cause to take it back.

caricoa28 wrote:    Ill have to dig deeper, maybe theres a bigger problem im not seeing yet

Yup, get the VOM out and report back. Check the 12V going to all of them. They are all daisy chained.