1962 75hp v4al

[redrudy]

Just bought this outboard which is a one owner fairly low hour engine. Not charging, could someone tell me some quick charging system checks. Have already gone over the connections etc. <br /><br />Also changed the lower end gear lube, lube is seeping from a hole adjacent to the upper oil level plug and from one at the water intake. At the risk of sounding stupid what's up with this?<br /><br />Thanks.

 

[Terry H]

Re: 1962 75hp v4al

I don't think that motor comes with a charging system. Look on the port side opposite the starter there would be a generator, run by a belt<br />from the flywheel. If you don't have a generator it is possible to find a generator and regulator, just gotta look. Chief

 

[redrudy]

Re: 1962 75hp v4al

Thanks Chief, this engine is alternator equipped with electric shift I've located the volt/reg/stator etc and checked all the wiring.<br /><br />I guess I can check the stator output and go from there?<br /><br />Don't have a manual so was wondering if anyone had run accross this.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: 1962 75hp v4al

you say you have a low hour, 43 year old engine with a charging problem. In the junction box, there is a 50 amp fuse that look's like a little box of porcelain! see if that is blown.

 

[redrudy]

Re: 1962 75hp v4al

Thanks, it's ok. I think I have a rectifier problem, ordered a manual so we should be good to go in a bit.