Merc 50hp charging system

[Dizyanna]

Hi all<br />I have a 50hp Merc Blue Band ser#3482234. I looked it up on John's Old Merc site and it stated that it came in non charging and charging circuit. Since it is elec start, I assume their is an alternator/generator. How do I determine?<br />16' Safetmate/50hp Merc 1976 22' Grady White

 

[inlineal]

Re: Merc 50hp charging system

A lot of the old Mercs from that era had point type distributers which were a basic magneto which does not need voltage to operate. The battery was for starting only..

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: Merc 50hp charging system

Easiest way to determine if your motor has a charging system is to put a voltmeter across your battery and see if the voltage increases while the engine is running.

 

[crem1]

Re: Merc 50hp charging system

Hi!<br /> Sounds like you have a similar engine to mine. There should be a rectifier on the port side attached to the front supporting frame near the top. Looks like four layers of rectangular sliced cheese.<br /><br /><br />crem1

 

[Dizyanna]

Re: Merc 50hp charging system

Thanks fellas, I'll check into the suggestions and keep you posted. reason I need to know is I want to hook up a tach

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Merc 50hp charging system

Check your control lever box for the tach connection (a 3 pin plug), just under the key. Is it there, are wires connected to it?