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ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator, Vortec (GM), External Only, Case Ground (4506)

Model: 4506 · SKU: 4506

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

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Rated output current	284 ANeeds confirmationSource See note below[2, 3]
Sustained output current	50 ANeeds confirmationSource See note below[2, 3]
System voltage	24 VSource [2, 3]
Rotation	Not documented
Ground type	Case GroundSource [2]
Mounting	Vortec (GM)Source [2]
Pulley	49mm K6 (6 groove)Source [2]
Cut-in speed (RPM)	1,926 RPMSource [3]
Maximum speed (RPM)	19,000 RPMSource [3]
Stator size	138 mm5.43 in convertedSource [3]
Regulator included	External OnlySource [2, 3]
Cooling	Dual cooling fansSource [2, 3]
Efficiency	Not documented
Operating temperature	100 M °CSource [3]
Weight	Not documented
Dimensions	Not documented
Enclosure volume	Not documented
Warranty term	Not documented

All recorded specifications

Cooling	Dual cooling fansDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Dual cooling fans" on ARCO's product page and "Dual Cooling fans" in the brochure's High Output Alternators list, which covers every Zeus high output alternator. Location: Product page description, "Coolest operating temperatures" list; brochure, High Output Alternators list Printed as "Dual cooling fans" on ARCO's product page and "Dual Cooling fans" in the brochure's High Output Alternators list, which covers every Zeus high output alternator. Location: Product page description, "Coolest operating temperatures" list; brochure, High Output Alternators list Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture)Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2, 3]
Cut-in speed (RPM)	1,926 RPMDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Cut-In RPM 1,926 Alternator RPM" in the A7000-24V product page's Technical Specifications, which cover every part number of the page. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Cut-In RPM row Printed as "Cut-In RPM 1,926 Alternator RPM" in the A7000-24V product page's Technical Specifications, which cover every part number of the page. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Cut-In RPM row Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [3]
Ground type	Case GroundDocumented claim Conditions Printed in the Ground Type column of the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506". Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Ground Type column for part 4506 Printed in the Ground Type column of the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506". Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Ground Type column for part 4506 Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2]
Maximum speed (RPM)	19,000 RPMDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Maximum Alt RPM 19,000" in the A7000-24V product page's Technical Specifications. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Maximum Alt RPM row Printed as "Maximum Alt RPM 19,000" in the A7000-24V product page's Technical Specifications. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Maximum Alt RPM row Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [3]
Mounting	Vortec (GM)Documented claim Conditions The housing (mount) ARCO's brochure prints for part 4506, row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506"; ground type Case Ground, pulley 49mm K6 (6 groove). Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Housing column for part 4506 The housing (mount) ARCO's brochure prints for part 4506, row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506"; ground type Case Ground, pulley 49mm K6 (6 groove). Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Housing column for part 4506 Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2]
Operating temperature	100 M °CDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Max Continuous Operating Temperature 100°C" with its Fahrenheit figure in the product page's Technical Specifications; ARCO prints a maximum continuous operating temperature only, no lower limit. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Max Continuous Operating Temperature row Printed as "Max Continuous Operating Temperature 100°C" with its Fahrenheit figure in the product page's Technical Specifications; ARCO prints a maximum continuous operating temperature only, no lower limit. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Max Continuous Operating Temperature row Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [3]
Pulley	49mm K6 (6 groove)Documented claim Conditions Printed in the Pulley column of the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506". Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Pulley column for part 4506 Printed in the Pulley column of the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506". Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Pulley column for part 4506 Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2]
Rated output current	284 ANeeds confirmationARCO's brochure and the product page's Technical Specifications print 284 A for the A7000-24V; the same page's SKU Details table prints 248 A for part 4506. Neither names a revision that supersedes the other. Conditions The maximum output current ARCO prints for part 4506: its brochure's A7000-24V DETAILS table row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506" (Maximum Output column 7,810 (284)), and the product page's Technical Specifications row "Max Output (Cold, 9,000 RPM) at 27.5V 284 Amps - 7,810 Watts". Maximum output is the cold figure at 9,000 alternator RPM. The product page prints "Sustained Cruising Output (Hot, 6,000 RPM) at 27.5V 220 Amps" and "Sustained Idle Output (Hot, 2,500 RPM) at 27.5V 50 Amps". ARCO says "cold" testing was done at 71 °F and measures "hot" output after 60 minutes at 3,000 RPM under a plexiglass shield. Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, row for part 4506; product page, Technical Specifications, Max Output row The maximum output current ARCO prints for part 4506: its brochure's A7000-24V DETAILS table row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506" (Maximum Output column 7,810 (284)), and the product page's Technical Specifications row "Max Output (Cold, 9,000 RPM) at 27.5V 284 Amps - 7,810 Watts". Maximum output is the cold figure at 9,000 alternator RPM. The product page prints "Sustained Cruising Output (Hot, 6,000 RPM) at 27.5V 220 Amps" and "Sustained Idle Output (Hot, 2,500 RPM) at 27.5V 50 Amps". ARCO says "cold" testing was done at 71 °F and measures "hot" output after 60 minutes at 3,000 RPM under a plexiglass shield. Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, row for part 4506; product page, Technical Specifications, Max Output row Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture)Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2, 3]
Regulator included	External OnlyDocumented claim Conditions ARCO's brochure prints the regulation of part 4506 as "External Only" (row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506"). The product page explains: "These units will come with a terminal block and a P-Type harness. They will only work with an external regulator". A regulator is not part of an External Only unit; ARCO names its Zeus Bluetooth regulator for these. Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Regulation column for part 4506; product page, Regulation notes ARCO's brochure prints the regulation of part 4506 as "External Only" (row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506"). The product page explains: "These units will come with a terminal block and a P-Type harness. They will only work with an external regulator". A regulator is not part of an External Only unit; ARCO names its Zeus Bluetooth regulator for these. Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Regulation column for part 4506; product page, Regulation notes Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture)Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2, 3]
Stator size	138 mm5.43 in convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Stator Size 138mm" in the A7000-24V product page's Technical Specifications. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Stator Size row Printed as "Stator Size 138mm" in the A7000-24V product page's Technical Specifications. Location: Product page, Technical Specifications, Stator Size row Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [3]
Sustained output current	50 ANeeds confirmationARCO's brochure part-number table and product page print 50 A for part 4506; the brochure's 24V Specifications table prints 115 A for both 24V models. Neither names a revision that supersedes the other. Conditions The sustained idle output ARCO prints for part 4506: the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506" (Sustained Idle Output column 1,375 (50); its footnote reads "3,000 alternator RPM sustained under load and hot conditions for 1 hour.") and the product page's "Sustained Idle Output (Hot, 2,500 RPM) at 27.5V 50 Amps". The page also prints "Sustained Cruising Output (Hot, 6,000 RPM) at 27.5V 220 Amps". ARCO measures "hot" output after the alternator has run 60 minutes at 3,000 RPM under a plexiglass shield. The product page prints the idle figure at 2,500 RPM; the brochure footnote says 3,000 alternator RPM. Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Sustained Idle Output column for part 4506; product page, Technical Specifications, Sustained Idle Output row The sustained idle output ARCO prints for part 4506: the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506" (Sustained Idle Output column 1,375 (50); its footnote reads "3,000 alternator RPM sustained under load and hot conditions for 1 hour.") and the product page's "Sustained Idle Output (Hot, 2,500 RPM) at 27.5V 50 Amps". The page also prints "Sustained Cruising Output (Hot, 6,000 RPM) at 27.5V 220 Amps". ARCO measures "hot" output after the alternator has run 60 minutes at 3,000 RPM under a plexiglass shield. The product page prints the idle figure at 2,500 RPM; the brochure footnote says 3,000 alternator RPM. Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Sustained Idle Output column for part 4506; product page, Technical Specifications, Sustained Idle Output row Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture)Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2, 3]
System voltage	24 VDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Voltage 24V" in the product page's Technical Specifications and as the Voltage column of the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506". Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Voltage column; product page, Technical Specifications, Voltage row Printed as "Voltage 24V" in the product page's Technical Specifications and as the Voltage column of the brochure row "24V 7,810 (284) 1,375 (50) Vortec (GM) External Only Case Ground 49mm K6 (6 groove) 4506". Location: Brochure, A7000-24V DETAILS table, Voltage column; product page, Technical Specifications, Voltage row Official document · ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture)Official product page · ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture) [2, 3]

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Sources and revisions

ARCO Zeus Alternator Installation Guide 2025 (TECH-001 REV-B 8/18/25, arcomarine.com, October 29, 2026 capture)Official installation manual · Revision TECH-001 REV-B · 2025-08-18 · Checked Oct 26, 2026https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0110/9521/2098/files/TECH-001_ARCO_Zeus_Alternator_Installation_Guide_2025.pdf?v=1755639945
ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure: Bluetooth Alternator Regulator & High Output Alternators (v2, arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture)Official document · Revision 1001 Cat 1 Rev A · Checked Oct 26, 2026https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0110/9521/2098/files/The_ARCO_Zeus_Collection_Brochure_v2_488a3d13-7f71-461e-8999-4f88397839fc.pdf?v=1762453970
ARCO Marine product page: ARCO Zeus A7000-24V High Output Alternator (arcomarine.com, October 27, 2026 capture)Official product page · Checked Oct 26, 2026https://arcomarine.com/products/arco-zeus-24-volt-7kw-high-output-alternator
ARCO Zeus High Output Alternator Wiring Connection Instructions (TECH001 - REV001 7/31/25, arcomarine.com, October 29, 2026 capture)Official document · Revision TECH001 - REV001 · 2025-07-31 · Checked Oct 29, 2026https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0110/9521/2098/files/ARCO_Zeus_Alternator_insert_2025_V3.pdf?v=1754409647
ARCO Zeus Alternator & Regulator OEM Troubleshooting Guide (TECH-002 REV-A 7/31/25, arcomarine.com, October 29, 2026 capture)Official instruction manual · Revision TECH-002 REV-A · 2025-07-31 · Checked Oct 29, 2026https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0110/9521/2098/files/TECH-002_ARCO_Zeus_Alternator_Regulator_OEM_Troubleshooting_Guide.pdf?v=1755639958
ARCO Zeus Installation Audit v1.0 (TECH-004 REV-A 7/31/2025, arcomarine.com, October 29, 2026 capture)Official instruction manual · Revision TECH-004 REV-A · 2025-07-31 · Checked Oct 29, 2026https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0110/9521/2098/files/TECH-004_ARCO_Zeus_Installation_Audit_v1.0.pdf?v=1755639979
ARCO Zeus High Energy Collection brochure (file The_ARCO_Zeus_Collection_Brochure.pdf, arcomarine.com, October 29, 2026 capture)Official document · Revision 1001 Cat 1 Rev A · Checked Oct 29, 2026https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0110/9521/2098/files/The_ARCO_Zeus_Collection_Brochure.pdf?v=1743020364