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I have a 1985 70 hp Evinrude. I took it out today to check some other issues, and a mechanic suggested I check at the battery for any A/C current. He said if I was getting more than 1/2 a volt at the battery, i needed to replace my rectifier. My digital meter would flash 16 then 11 then 8 then 2...
I recently bought a 1985 1860 with a 70 hp evinrude knowing the boat would need some work. The boat sat for 2 yrs before I got it. The motor originally had VRO, but it has been removed. The engine was gone through before I got it by a mechanic. I have made progress in geting the motor to run...
