battery not recharging

[sergioy]

Is the starting battery suppossed to be getting charged by me or the motor??? I was under the assumption that my starting battery would be getting recharged by my outboard while it is running. But yesterday I was left stranded in a bad spot because my bettery went dead. I do not use the battery to troll with so I am not drawing any extra power from it. Is there something not working on my motor?

 

[Stratosfied]

Re: battery not recharging

What kind and year motor is this?

 

[sergioy]

Re: battery not recharging

'63 75 hp johnny

 

[Solittle]

Re: battery not recharging

First check the battery itself with a volt meter and hydrometer. Check water level in the cells & fill with distilled water if necessary. Get or charge the battery yourself. Install back in the boat.<br /><br />Start boat. Check battery voltage. It should read around 13.5 volts if the charger on the motor is OK. If less than 12 volts and drops over time you have a problem with the charging system on the motor. Then check a shop manual for your motor.<br /><br />Howard <br />Miami Fl