Alternator ????

[kenmyfam]

I dont seem to be able to locate the alternator on my 140 hp 1985 ish Johnson ??? Any ideas or knowledge on this one ?????

 

[akwalker]

Re: Alternator ????

Pretty sure it's under the flywheel

 

[jtexas]

Re: Alternator ????

Alternator under flywheel...rectifier/voltage regulator is a black retangular box back side of engine near the flywheel.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Alternator ????

The alternator is not a separate belt driven device like on a car or truck. Magnets in the flywheel spin past a series of coils (called a stator) Which generates AC voltage. The rectifier converts the AC voltage to DC. The regulator keeps the DC voltage at manageable levels for charging the battery and running accessories.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Alternator ????

Thanks to you all for the information, sounds like it is the same as my old 2 stroke motorcycles.
Much appreciated.
Paul.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Alternator ????

Yup -- Pretty much the same on any small engine.