1993 force charging problems

[tom f]

Hi all,

I have a 90 hp force that just had a new stator put in and new battery. After 2 times on the water I found out the hard way that my battery isnt charging.( Not very comforting 5 miles from land.)

Any way to check out the alternator or whatever else? I checked the connections on battery, they are tight.

The guy I had put the stator in is 90 miles away and I dont have the time to bring it back to him anytime soon.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[4runneradam]

Re: 1993 force charging problems

First charge the battery up using a external charger. Check the voltage before you start the engine. Then while the engine is running, check the voltage again.

If you are not charging, then I would get a wire diagram (Buy yourself a Clymer manual) and make sure your wired correctly. Also check your regulator using a meter set to check diodes. Do a search, theres a post that tells how to properly check.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 1993 force charging problems

And add my constant refrain: Remenber that you can pull start that engine and it will run even if the battery is completely dead. You just need a length of stout rope and a handle. No need to be stuck on the water.

 

[QuadManiac]

Re: 1993 force charging problems

With the engine idling and your meter set to AC volts you should measure somewhere around 18 or more VAC at the stator input to the rectifier/regulator. My Seloc manual says that a '93 90HP has a regulator. So, you should see somewhere between 13 and 14 VDC (with meter set on DC volts) across the 2 output terminals of the rectifier/regulator.