Starters For Boats & Personal Watercraft
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Although Marine Starters are similar in appearance to the starters used on automobiles they are not interchangeable. Marine Starters are designed to arrest any spark caused by the Starter brushes and solenoid during normal operation to reduce the risk of explosion.
Since 1978 Marine Alternators and Starters must meet the following standard.
MARINE SAE J1171 ( External Ignition Protection of Marine Electrical Devices)
Alternators that are being installed on inboard gasoline engines must be certified to meet Coast Guard requirements for ignition protection. In order for the alternator to be certified, it must pass the testing procedure, Marine SAE J1171, laid-out by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Brushes inside the alternator cause some sparking when the alternator is charging. This is normal for any alternator. When the alternator is exposed to a flammable atmosphere, such as an enclosed engine compartment on an inboard gasoline application with a fuel leak, the sparking from the brushes in the alternator may cause an explosion.
The Marine SAE J1171 testing procedure is as follows: A sparking device, similar to a spark plug, is installed in the brush area of the alternator. Another device is also installed in the brush area of the alternator to supply a specified mixture of propane gas and oxygen. The alternator is then placed in an explosion proof test chamber. The chamber and the alternator are then filled with the explosive gas mixture. A high-voltage coil supplies current to the sparking device in the brush area of the alternator, causing an explosion. An explosion must not occur in the test chamber while this test is being performed. This step is repeated nine times. Finally, a spark is supplied inside the test chamber causing an explosion to ensure that the explosive mixture was present during the testing operation
MARINE SAE J1171 ( External Ignition Protection of Marine Electrical Devices)
Alternators that are being installed on inboard gasoline engines must be certified to meet Coast Guard requirements for ignition protection. In order for the alternator to be certified, it must pass the testing procedure, Marine SAE J1171, laid-out by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Brushes inside the alternator cause some sparking when the alternator is charging. This is normal for any alternator. When the alternator is exposed to a flammable atmosphere, such as an enclosed engine compartment on an inboard gasoline application with a fuel leak, the sparking from the brushes in the alternator may cause an explosion.
The Marine SAE J1171 testing procedure is as follows: A sparking device, similar to a spark plug, is installed in the brush area of the alternator. Another device is also installed in the brush area of the alternator to supply a specified mixture of propane gas and oxygen. The alternator is then placed in an explosion proof test chamber. The chamber and the alternator are then filled with the explosive gas mixture. A high-voltage coil supplies current to the sparking device in the brush area of the alternator, causing an explosion. An explosion must not occur in the test chamber while this test is being performed. This step is repeated nine times. Finally, a spark is supplied inside the test chamber causing an explosion to ensure that the explosive mixture was present during the testing operation
Services For the Boat, PWC and Marine Starter
Rebuild Starter:
The original starter is put through a remanufacturing process.
- Complete disassembly of the starter.
- All components are cleaned and inspected.
- Service components are replaced with 100% new parts. (solenoids, bushings, etc.)
- Armature commutators are resurfaced and polished on lathe.
- Armature and field coil windings are tested for shorts and grounds.
- All starters are 100% bench tested.
Repair Starter:
Only the minimum number of components are replace to make the starter work.
- The starter is bench tested to determine which components have failed.
- Only the failed component or components are replaced.
- The starter is bench tested.
- No other repairs are made...no cleaning, no new bushings, no new brushes.
- No warranty is offered.
New Starter:
A new starter is supplied as a replacement.
- New - Aftermarket: 100% new units manufactured by companies other than the Original Equipment Manufacturer. Most but not all of these are made in China or Taiwan. Generally they are less expensive than new OEM units.
- New - OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): 100% new unit manufactured by the Original Supplier. Generally are the most expensive and offer the highest level of quality.
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ALTERNATORS
LAMPS BRUSHES ARMATURES BRUSH HOLDERS |
WINDOW REGULATORS
DIODES BEARINGS CLUTCH PULLEYS BATTERY ISOLATORS |
STARTERS
FUSES RELAYS SWITCHES SOLENOIDS |
WINDOW MOTORS
DRIVES BUSHINGS BATTERY CABLES VOLTAGE REGULATORS |
GENERATORS
BULBS ROTORS FIELD COILS WIRE SUPPLIES |