1973 Johnson 85 hp stator

[amarcil77]

I bought my boat and motor during the off season. I noticed an epoxy type substance on the top of the block. I just ignored it because the motor was running good but was not charging. When I put it the water I had no power, I noticed that the timing advance was not moving. The other day I pulled the flywheel off to try and free up the timing advance and noticed the epoxy substance was from the stator. The charging side I am assuming.

Now for the question.

Can my stator be repaired or does it have to be replaced. If a new one is needed what do I need to look for so this doesn't happen again

Thank you in advance.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1973 Johnson 85 hp stator

Those old stators had a habit of doing that. The newer ones are built different so just replace it. Also clean up your timing advance. Check your charging system after replacing it.

 

[Bosunsmate]

Re: 1973 Johnson 85 hp stator

Ive cleaned up the epoxy before and recoated with the epoxy i use on my boat hull.
Check the stator with a multimeter and retry it, that may save you some cash.
Freeing up the timing advance may get you all the power back by itself

 

[amarcil77]

Re: 1973 Johnson 85 hp stator

Thanks guys. While replacing the stator should I do the rectifier too.

 

[F_R]

Re: 1973 Johnson 85 hp stator

rectifiers can be tested. They are either good or bad.

 

[boobie]

Re: 1973 Johnson 85 hp stator

Go to cdielectronics.com for testing procedures.