alternator

[waycamp]

I need to remove and replace or repair alternator on port side of 29 open classic,   Its impossible to get to without removing a bunch of stuff.   Any recommendations how best to proceed.  Thanks in advance

[hiccup]

If you have to remove stuff to access it, you have to remove stuff. It is not unusual in a 29' twin inboard boat to have remove a bunch of stuff to improve access.

However, my advice would be to make sure you have properly identified the problem before trying to fix it. Most Tiaras shipped with externally regulated alternators and what looks like an alternator problem may actually be the regulator, which would be mounted remotely. The only thing worse than having to disassemble stuff to remove a broken alternator would be to do the same and later realize it was even broken.

[waycamp]

Thanks for your reply, although quite a bit ago the alternators were replaced by tiara eliminating external regulators with replaced with internal. I did test alternator and had no power from. I was hoping (wishing) there was some magical or easier method. Agree space is tight......