How To Replace a Marine Alternator | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵
🔔 SUBSCRIBE - it's FREE!!! ➜ https://www.sailingbritaly.com/subscribe In this video we replace the alternator on our inboard marine diesel engine. This is an easy DIY job which you can do yourself to save some money AND gain more practical experience maintaining your boat. (You can't call a mechanic in the middle of an ocean crossing - YOU are the mechanic!) Watch our related video to see how we saved over $500 on this alternator, compared to the "OEM" version. ➜ https://youtu.be/kXV66Dm3_Xs ⛵ Join our Patreon Crew here! ➜ https://www.patreon.com/SailingBritaly ⛵Sailing Britaly⛵ We are Chris (British), Rossella (Italian), and Emma (Britalian!) We make informative sailing videos with the aim of helping YOU achieve YOUR cruising dreams, while working for a better world. Follow us on Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/sailingbritaly Like our Facebook page ➜ https://www.facebook.com/sailingbritaly Do you know someone who you think you would enjoy our videos? Share our channel with them ➜ https://youtube.com/sailingbritaly Thank you :-) Fair winds! Chris, Rossella and Emma 😊 Timestamps for your convenience: 00:00 Intro - Marine alternator replacement 00:17 Step by step boat alternator replacement instructions: Removal 02:12 Step by step boat alternator replacement instructions: Fitting the new alternator 02:51 Adjusting alternator belt tension 03:17 Testing the new alternator We'd like to finish by saying a huge thank you to our wonderful Patreon Crew who help us keep producing our videos! -------------------- 'Sailing Britaly' is a Helvellyn Ltd brand. Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Helvellyn Ltd, we cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Helvellyn Ltd assumes no liability for property damage, injury or death incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Helvellyn Ltd. recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, open flames, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Helvellyn Ltd, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helvellyn Ltd. Disclosure: any links in this description may be affiliate links. If you decide to buy some items from them, Helvellyn Ltd may receive a small percentage compensation for having suggested the suppliers to you. (This costs you nothing) As an Amazon Associate we receive compensation for qualifying purchases. Helvellyn Ltd only recommends suppliers and products which we believe in, so there is never any conflict of interest. #sailing #alternator #boatmaintenance
