'96 Mariner 90 hp Does not charge Battery

wingarn · #1 August 20th, 2003, 01:16 PM

I have a '96 Mariner 90 hp, that does not seem to be charging the battery. I had the stator replaced a month ago (did not have any spark), and my tach quit working shortly after. If this is a voltage regulator problem, how do I check it?

Thanks,

wingarn

roscoe · #2 August 20th, 2003, 02:13 PM

You already have. The tach quit working and the battery isn't being charged. Absent any broken wires or loose connections, I would change the rectifier.

JB · #3 August 20th, 2003, 02:43 PM

Moving to Mariner Troubles

wingarn · #4 August 20th, 2003, 05:01 PM

roscoe,

I have no loose/broken wires to the rectifier.From my electronics days I know the rectifier converts ac to a stable dc voltage, is this what happens in this application. Is the stator what supplies the voltage that needs to be regulated? Is there a voltage regulator (other than the rectifier) for this engine. I do not see one on the parts breakdown (on mercurypartsexpress.com), but I see there is a kit available.

Just want to be sure I'm replacing the proper part.

Thanks for your info