not charging battery, & tach. won't work???

baitfish

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i have a 1979 evinrude, 55hp.. i bought the factory hookup for a tach. one that plugs in to my controls.. i also bought a new tach. i have a service manual..but can't get it to work??? also i noticed my starting battery is almost dead??? i tried hooking it to a yellow/gray wire on motor., but still nothing?? the book i have says: rectifor maybe not working?? does that charge the battery??? just got this motor a little while ago...don't knowwhat to do ???? please help.!!! thank you all....Alex.....
 

angus63

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Re: not charging battery, & tach. won't work???

Rectifier converts ac to dc. Rectifier operates tach and charges battery. Find the manual and conduct the rectifier test. All roads lead there.<br />Good Luck
 

wilde1j

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Re: not charging battery, & tach. won't work???

Check stator AC output first. If that's OK, then it's likely a bad rectifier. Shop manual will tell you where to check.
 
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