Alternator Suggestion Needed

[RAW BAR]

I need to replace the alternator on the port engine and will probably just do the starboard side at the same time. What brand should I go for? Several options on amazon...

Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI

 

[Wanderer 290]

Depending on resources nearby just have it rebuilt?

 

[hughespat57]

Be certain it is marine "ignition protected"

 

[Quint4]

I just bought a Sierra from Wholesale marine for my 7.4 MPI....delivery was quick and it was as advertised.

 

[KevinC]

I have used these guys for several alternators and starters on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/discountstarterandalternator as well as DB Electrical. Been happy with each. Probably not as good as OEM but with care they have lasted well. Personally I think most of the stuff is Chinese built anyway. Many come from the same factories under different brands.

-Kevin

 

[atrick]

A lot of the alternators from the 90's are made in Korea. The ones on my 95 290 DA and my 90 305 ci are the same and from Korea

 

[Brite Idea]

I'd stick with OEM, yes more money but my experience has been OEM lasts longer and there's no problem with it being the correct part.