I see Universal/Westerbeke alternator brackets are on ebay again. Heavy Duty, 1/4" thick.
www.ebay.com/itm/154943469772?hash=item241359b8cc:g:FY4AAOSwspZiVFLj
Hmmmm... What's the back story on these. Is this a recommended upgrade?
Dan : Good info - if your replacement alternator can use that standard alternator. bracket Usually a new Hi output needs a different bracket!!
A thought
Quote from: KWKloeber on April 14, 2022, 08:10:33 AM
Hmmmm... What's the back story on these. Is this a recommended upgrade?
The flat bar that came with the replacement alternator bracket kit for the M25 was rather meager, and thin. Mine broke after a few years of use. I had a new, thicker one made by a local machine shop.
Quote from: Stu Jackson on April 17, 2022, 10:02:53 AM
Quote from: KWKloeber on April 14, 2022, 08:10:33 AM
Hmmmm... What's the back story on these. Is this a recommended upgrade?
The flat bar that came with the replacement alternator bracket kit for the M25 was rather meager, and thin. Mine broke after a few years of use. I had a new, thicker one made by a local machine shop.
OK thanks Stu that sounds like a worthwhile investment!
(obviously cheapening out on the stock used wasn't a Universal/Westerbeke screwup.) LOL
I'll order one off eBay today!!
Ron Hill, could you elaborate on what differences there are between the stock bracket and what you mean about using a hi output alternator?
Quote from: Indian Falls on April 20, 2022, 11:18:21 AM
Ron Hill, could you elaborate on what differences there are between the stock bracket and what you mean about using a hi output alternator?
Ditto. I don't understand - i'd still be a 5" frame, sane physical size mount and arm etc.
Dan & Ken : When I first installed a Balmar duel output (large case) in 1990?, I had trouble aliening the pulleys. When I moved that alternator to the new M25XPB the problem was more pronounced (especially for/aft). So I had to go to a different bracket to make that alternator properly fit!! The 5" frame did NOT work!!
A few thoughts
Ok gotcha.
Can you share what you had to/frabricatr? Or is it the tech notes?
To be sure You're saying it wasn't a 5" frame alternator?
Ken,
I just got one of the Ebay brackets yesterday. It's thicker and somewhat beefier than the original bracket on the upgrade kit. I thought the original was just barely adequate so I'm pleased with the new one. Installation took about 15min. With shipping total cost was about $35 so I'd recommend it.
Thanks for the review and followup. Always good to ACTUALLY know from a trusted source.
Here's where mine broke in 2013. I had a local metal shop make up a new thicker one.
@Kevin
Received!
Along with the cute tag-along bottle opener.
That's some hunk of thick steel for sure.
@Indian (can we still use that word?)
THANKS for alerting us!