Can I temporarily bypass the rectifier?

[lilboatsman]

On my 68' Merc 125hp inline six, I replaced the control box that was damaged when I fried my rectifier (accidentally switched the power cables, knew I should have labled those old things). I haven't recieved my new rectifier in the mail yet, is there a way to safely bypass the rectifier today just to make sure my powerhead will fire up with the new control box?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Can I temporarily bypass the rectifier?

Sure, Disconnect the yellow leads from the rectifier and tape 'em up so they do not short.

 

[lilboatsman]

Re: Can I temporarily bypass the rectifier?

sweet, I don't have to do anything with the red wire from the control box?

 

[j_martin]

Re: Can I temporarily bypass the rectifier?

sweet, I don't have to do anything with the red wire from the control box?

Depends on the failure of the rectifier. It won't hurt to disconnect and tape that wire also.

hope it helps
John

 

[jimg984]

Re: Can I temporarily bypass the rectifier?

don't tape any 2 wires together