peaman
Sustaining Member
I have reviewed lots of discussion about upgrading alternators and mounting brackets, in preparation for installing an external regulator. Wishing to not go overboard, I am considering adding the regulator to my 2 year-old OEM Westerbeke 50A alternator, part # 41017. Attached image is a (poor) rear view of the alternator, which is different from any alternators I have seen in YouTube videos showing conversion wiring.
I wonder if adaptation of my alternator a suitable DIY project, or will I need to take it to a shop for that? I'm a decent mechanic, and I understand the electrics involved, but I wouldn't want to make a costly mistake in wiring this thing.
I wonder if adaptation of my alternator a suitable DIY project, or will I need to take it to a shop for that? I'm a decent mechanic, and I understand the electrics involved, but I wouldn't want to make a costly mistake in wiring this thing.