Re: Stator test
Tacho gives correct readings at position 2 of the switch in the back, I had correct readings on that switch position with my 2 cylinder 50 hp Johnson as well. I would never guess that motors give the same frequency impulses for tacho.
Tach settings are based on the number of poles on the alternator (divided by two) All Johnyrude V's are 12 poles so your tach should be set on 6p (p=pulse) or the equivalent for your model tach (i.e. postion #2 could be for 6p). Two cylinder 50's and 55's from 1971-77 were also 12 poles. I think the 12-pole alternator was more the norm.
This is from Teleflex:
EVINRUDE*/JOHNSON*/OMC SEADRIVE:
Engine, stroke, # poles, Teleflex Setting
All V Models and 3 Cylinder engines, 2 stroke, 12, 6P
2 cylinder 50 & 55 hp (1971-77), 2 stroke, 12, 6P
2 cylinder 40-60 hp (1971-77), 2 stroke, 10, 5P
2 cylinder 4-35 hp (1977-91), 2 stroke, 10, 5P
2 cylinder 9.9-35 hp (1996-2004), 2 stroke, 10, 5P
2 cylinder 9.9-30 hp (2005-on), 2 stroke, 10, 5P
All other 2 cylinder 12, 6P
All 25-225 hp, 4 stroke, 12, 6P
9.9-15 hp, 4 stroke, 6, 3P