Offroadtek
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 16, 2011
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- 6
Background story, my dad got a 82' MonArk probably 7 years back and used it rarely(maybe once a month). He always told me that it didn't have a charging system on it so he had to charge the trolling battery and the start battery every time he went out to be safe. Now I keep the boat for him since I live close to water and we go out atleast once a week. I've always wanted to put a tach and see about a charging system on the boat so I start reading about doing that on this wonderful site (just found it today). Well after literally hours of reading I think that this engine (E50BEL(82)) should have a charging system on it. It has a rectifier which I think only has to do with a charging system. So can someone tell me for sure if this engine has a charging system? Right now the volt reading at the battery is 12.7 engine off and 12.4 running at speed. I'm a capable auto/truck engine mechanic, but am on unfamiliar ground with small engines. This is the first I've messed with, so if anyone can tell me that I'm not completely out in left field with this I'd greatly appreciate it.