87 25 hp. How to tell if the engine has a charging system

[Spartans]

Got a 87 25 hp. Serial no indicates motor was originally a rope motor but PO added electric start later on.
How can I tell if the charging kit was also added? PO does not remember.

If not there can I add it? I'd like to be able to charge batteries.

Thanks

 

[racerone]

Any yellow wires coming from under the flywheel ?-------Easy to add a charging kit if you need it

 

[Vic.S]

This diagram below from the parts catalog shows the parts of the battery charging kit. The rectifier #14 and the terminal block #10 should be obvious if the kit has been fitted. The stator coil assembly #11 will be under the flywheel but the yellow leads going to the terminal block should confirm its presence.


Alternatively clip a volt meter to the battery. If the motor is fitted with a charging kit you will see the volts rise once the motor is started and the battery recharges.

 

[Spartans]

Ok I'll pull the cover off and take a peek and report back

 

[Spartans]

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sorry finally got back to this looks like it has a coil under the flywheel. I have a few yellow wires. I should be good right?

Thanks

 

[boobie]

You're good. You've got a charging system.

 

[F_R]

The device behind the terminal strip is the rectifier. Changes AC from the alternator to DC for charging the battery.

 

[oldboat1]

Can see if the system is working by hooking up a volt meter or ammeter, or checking battery voltage with a voltage tester before and during running (12v before and 13.8 or 9 while running) -- or even using a state-of-charge meter and checking before and during running. Thing is, charging usually doesn't kick in under maybe 1,500 or 2,000 rpms, and then may only be in the range of 4 to 6 amps. But it will help with a single battery bank -- depends on what equipment you are running. Fish finders don't hurt you too badly, and starting is pretty dependable if the motor and starting system are in good shape.