Mercury 65 hp outboard -4 cylinders

[gdk]

This Mercury motor is 1965. Does it have a charging system?

 

[page62]

Re: Mercury 65 hp outboard -4 cylinders

I had a '68 Merc 650. It had a charging system. So I think the answer is yes.

 

[Artjo]

Re: Mercury 65 hp outboard -4 cylinders

I just purchased a 66' starcraft w/ 66' Merc 650 4cyl. I was told it did not come with a charging system. I went to wal-mart and bought a cheap $20 charger and use it after ever trip. That seems to work for me. Dont know if this will help you.

 

[River Rat 01]

Re: Mercury 65 hp outboard -4 cylinders

Depends on which model it is, you can probaly<br />put a volt meter on it, if you have one. Check volts before starting motor, then start<br />motor, in water of course. Use warmup lever,<br />and idle up. Check volts, if higher than <br />with motor off, I would have to say you have <br />a charging system. Hope I did'nt confuse you<br />to much, good luck and happy boating.<br /> <br /> RR01

 

[Walter]

Re: Mercury 65 hp outboard -4 cylinders

If your Merc has electric start then it's likely you have a charging system of some type. Do as RiverRat suggests. Assuming you have a battery, connect your volt meter to the battery (red lead to positive post, black lead to negative post)and read voltages in the manner RiverRat described. A working charging system should raise the battery voltage to 13-14 volts with engine running.<br /><br />Keep us posted on your progress.<br /><br />Walt