Stator on a '89 merrc 90hp

[Bobby Powell]

I have a Inline 6 cyl. 1984 90 hp merc. Have no spark at any of the plugs. Pulled flywheel and visualy inspected stator and trigger assembaly. All looks good, except for a little corrosion on the 2 leads from the stator going to the rectifier. <br /><br />Did ohm meter test on stator per the manual. There was no reading when the test leads were connected between the red and blue leads.(manual says it should read between 5,400-6,200 ohms) When I connected the leads between the red lead and engine ground then reading is 145 ohms, which is within the range givin in the manual. <br /><br />What I was wonder was, if this is normal readings when a stator fails? I would like some input before buying a new stator. <br /> Also, there is a used boatyard nearby. What are your opinions on buying a used stator? Money is tight and would like to save where I can.<br /><br />1 more thing, then I promise I will stop typing...does the trigger assemmbly have the same life span as the stator??? Should I replace it when replacing the stator? It passed the ohm test per the manual.<br /><br />Thank you for any input..<br /><br />Newbie-<br />Bobby Powell

 

[ODDD1]

Re: Stator on a '89 merrc 90hp

hey, Bobby......go buy a stator...you have a classic low speed winding failure. This is a common prob on these engines...dont buy used you'd just be spendin money on more junk......there is no service life on these parts they just break....manufacturer knows why an has corrected...new parts much better. Dont worry about trigger..almost never fail.

 

[Bobby Powell]

Re: Stator on a '89 merrc 90hp

Thanks...I am gonna buy a stator on the way home...cheapest I found was $150.00...gulp!<br /><br />Thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated<br /><br />Bobby Powell

 

[ODDD1]

Re: Stator on a '89 merrc 90hp

Always a pleasure helpin somebody who does his homework! LOL