charging system

[docf76]

does a 1979 115hp inline 6 have a charging system built into it and if it does how do I check to see if it works

 

[wilde1j]

Re: charging system

Put a voltmeter across the battery terminals with the engine running ... if you have a working charging system, you'll read ~ 13.5 to 14.4 vdc, otherwise ~12.6 vdc. My guess is you have a charging system.

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: charging system

It should.<br /><br />Attach a digital voltmeter to the battery.<br /><br />Before starting it should be around 12.5v then as the RPMs increase it should, rise to 13.8 or more, after prolonged use.<br /><br />This, if opperable is just enough "juice" to keep the battery charged enough for starting and maybe running a light or small standby electronics. Like your VHF or fishfinder, but not enough to recharge the trolling battery or run a microwave.

 

[pz742q]

Re: charging system

I have a similar problem with my 1990 3cyl. 90hp merc. I don't think the battery is charging and the tach does not work. If the regulator is gone where do I find it???

 

[docf76]

Re: charging system

back to my original question the motor does not have a external altenator or generator. just wondering if it has any other type of charging system and where is it. this is a 1979 inline 6 115hp it does not need a battery to run other than starting it for the electric starter

 

[Virago85]

Re: charging system

You have a stator and a rectifyer this making up the altenator do not ever unhook battery will motor is run you will surly frie somthing including switch boxes

 

[Clams Canino]

Re: charging system

AC stator is under the flywheel. This hooks to a full-wave bridge rectifier. They all had it.<br /><br />-W

 

[docf76]

Re: charging system

is the bridge rectifier under the flywheel or on the side of the motor? With this kind of a system wouldn't be like a trickle charger?