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I have an old 2-stroke Mercury engine; it has an electric start and a pull start. (Appears electric start was an extra option)
My question, was the charging system on this motor intended to be able to recharge the battery? (Or does the motor only produce electricity in order to power the coil for the spark plugs. )
I am only getting about 12.5 Volts accross the battery when it is running. I wanted to verify that the system is actually capably of re-charging the battery, before take the flywheel off and inspect the coil, etc.
I have a lame Sealock manual that isn't worth the paper it is printed on- I need to try to find a proper merc manual for this vintage.
Thanks in advance!
1965 Mercury 350 - 35hp
Serial#1900802
My question, was the charging system on this motor intended to be able to recharge the battery? (Or does the motor only produce electricity in order to power the coil for the spark plugs. )
I am only getting about 12.5 Volts accross the battery when it is running. I wanted to verify that the system is actually capably of re-charging the battery, before take the flywheel off and inspect the coil, etc.
I have a lame Sealock manual that isn't worth the paper it is printed on- I need to try to find a proper merc manual for this vintage.
Thanks in advance!
1965 Mercury 350 - 35hp
Serial#1900802