Springcrik
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- Apr 9, 2008
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My 1977 Johnson 115 is currently having problems cutting out above about 2000 RPM. Due to the age of some of the ignition components, I had recently replaced the regulator and power pack but that didn't change anything. A good marine mechanic tested the ignition system with a DVA and found the timer base voltage is only about 20 volts, so we need to replace it. He also said the stator voltage was 440 volts and said that even though there is no discoloration or melted insulation, he recommends that it be replaced because the voltage is considerably above specs. Also said that high voltage seems to be a kind of early warning for stator failure on these old engines. I searched this forum and it seems the general consensus is "no such thing as too much stator voltage." I don't want to have more problems, but I also don't need to throw another $300 or so into this old engine needlessly. What do you guys that work on these engines on a daily basis think about high stator voltage.