90hp Mariner putting out 17 volts to battery

[bpet298]

I tested it at the battery just to make sure my voltmeter was not off. Is this normal? Can I <br />do anything about it? I don't think it was dong this a weeek ago.

 

[Trent]

Re: 90hp Mariner putting out 17 volts to battery

Un-regulated systems will do this with a fully charged battery. Turn a few things on like Nav. lights and what ever you have and see if the voltage comes down. Make sure you keep the battery topped off with distilled water.

 

[tuber]

Re: 90hp Mariner putting out 17 volts to battery

Could clean connections, check wires, voltage is directly related to resistance. Checking the accessories as Captain Trent advised is a great idea, if the voltage jumps as a given circuit is energized thats the circuit to begin cleaning.

 

[bpet298]

Re: 90hp Mariner putting out 17 volts to battery

Thanks for the reply guys, I think my wires are ok. I did replace the stator a month ago and <br />can't help but think that may have something to so with this. The battery is full of water and<br />I have even unhooked the wire to the tach. (which has not worked since I got the boat).<br />Please read my post of 8-6 for the full story. Anything else I can try?