I have a 1982 200 black max, it is a family heirloom. Changing the motor is not an option. Too much sentimentality attached to entire boat. I keep wondering about upgrading the charging system, but no matter how hard I search, I can't find a whole lot of info on doing it. or where it's been done. I finally found the trim hose I need, and a smart way to lube the throttle cables instead of replacement. But, I have a two battery set up, I charge the batteries before we go out, and if I don't run a half open throttle the charging indicator only shows between the red and the green, wot will give me after a run, an in the green needle. I have checked the rectifier output several times and it reads 13 volts, I am wondering if an upgrade would be better????
Another issue, jack plate hydraulic system, I have an original jack plate, it is single cylinder, with the pump located on the side of the plate, the boat sat in storage for a number of years before we got it and the jack plate will creep down on it's own, I know it may be a bad check valve, would draining it and using fresh oil maybe clear it out??? thanks for your help red423
Another issue, jack plate hydraulic system, I have an original jack plate, it is single cylinder, with the pump located on the side of the plate, the boat sat in storage for a number of years before we got it and the jack plate will creep down on it's own, I know it may be a bad check valve, would draining it and using fresh oil maybe clear it out??? thanks for your help red423
