On my 80 AETO outboard whilst do repairs to the block the heat mates i had in place caught fire 
These also melted the wire casing to the stator and some of it looks a bit black.I have read a few post
about repairs to the stator(rewired) but apart from the melting of wires would there be any other damage?
I can take a few pics if this helps.
These also melted the wire casing to the stator and some of it looks a bit black.I have read a few post
about repairs to the stator(rewired) but apart from the melting of wires would there be any other damage?
I can take a few pics if this helps.

