hammy_aaron
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- Jul 13, 2012
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Hi All,
This is my first post, as I just recently bought an older boat with the above engine on it.
The charging system is not working. I have run through all of the troubleshooting for the electrical system. I have a good digital voltmeter, and when I check the stator the resistance is within spec. However, when I check the stator to ground, the shop manual says the resistance should be infinity. My voltmeter shows a really high (3000ish) and it keeps climbing, but I dont know what it should read for "infinity"
I have changed the rectifier, checked the circuit breaker, checked the continuity to the battery, and checked all the wiring. The battery voltage is 11.8 with engine off, then bumps up to around 12 at idle, and 12.8 at 1000rpm. That doesnt seem like a high enough rise to charge the battery.
Thank you in advance for all your help.
Aaron
This is my first post, as I just recently bought an older boat with the above engine on it.
The charging system is not working. I have run through all of the troubleshooting for the electrical system. I have a good digital voltmeter, and when I check the stator the resistance is within spec. However, when I check the stator to ground, the shop manual says the resistance should be infinity. My voltmeter shows a really high (3000ish) and it keeps climbing, but I dont know what it should read for "infinity"
I have changed the rectifier, checked the circuit breaker, checked the continuity to the battery, and checked all the wiring. The battery voltage is 11.8 with engine off, then bumps up to around 12 at idle, and 12.8 at 1000rpm. That doesnt seem like a high enough rise to charge the battery.
Thank you in advance for all your help.
Aaron