Spare "Balmar" question

[tomj]

I have a Balmar series 70-80 alternator with a Balmar ARS-5 external regulator. I keep an "offshore rebuild kit" (brushes, bearings, diodes etc.) aboard the boat, but that's not a lot of help if/when the alternator quits, and one needs to run the engine for whatever purpose.

As the alternator in my case is a "Hitachi type" mount, and I believe is actually a 'marinized' Hitachi alternator, does anyone know/have a list of Balmar Hitachi eqivilent regulators? It sure would be nice to find a rebuilt Hitachi (for a lot less $$$$) that would bolt up without mount modifications. (I have access to a local alternator shop who can make any necessary internal mods to accommodate the ARS-5 regulator).

Thanks,
Tom in Kinsale, VA (currently on Man O War Cay, Abacos)

[GordMay]

80A 12V Dual-Foot Alternators for Yanmar engines

HITACHI #s LR180-03, LR180-03A, LR180-03AB,LR180-03C
YANMAR #s 129470-77200, 119573-77200, 119573-77201

Goto:
YANMAR ALTERNATOR

[Bill Burgette]

Oops, I thought you were talking about the big city in Maryland. Sorry

[tomj]

Forgot to mention the engine is a Phasor (Kubota based) P4-37-05. Also, had a senior moment in the second paragraph - I'm looking for an equilivant ALTERNATOR vice Regulator.

[GordMay]

What is an "ALTERNATOR vice Regulator" ?

[Cowboy Sailer]

I could certainly use a good "vice regulator" in my line of work!

[GordMay]

Any Dual Foot (3.15" I.D.) alternator will fit. Match pulley sizes. Modify for external regulation (access Field) if internally regulated.
http://www.marinewarehouse.net/image...imensional.pdf