2003 90 HP Mercury OB. Can a bad rectifier cause a motor to bog, sputter at mid to higher throttle?
K kirkbie Recruit Joined Apr 2, 2019 Messages 4 Apr 2, 2019 #1 2003 90 HP Mercury OB. Can a bad rectifier cause a motor to bog, sputter at mid to higher throttle?
C Chris1956 Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 25, 2004 Messages 28,588 Apr 3, 2019 #2 Doubtful. However, for a test, disconnect the stator wires from it and insulate the stator wires. Now retest your motor.
Doubtful. However, for a test, disconnect the stator wires from it and insulate the stator wires. Now retest your motor.
Scott Danforth Grumpy Vintage Moderator still playing with boats Staff member Joined Jul 23, 2011 Messages 52,050 Apr 3, 2019 #3 doubtful, most likely its fuel system related.
Faztbullet Supreme Mariner Joined Mar 2, 2008 Messages 15,938 Apr 4, 2019 #4 Yes it can cause a stutter like a rev limiter.