40 magnum electrical

[mariner40]

95 mariner 40 magnum 0g250516 ser. was getting low volt reading on meter and intermitent tach reading. cleaned post and changed terminals checked batt. condition ok but still no charging and no tach. found rectifier/regulator has black goo seeping out can see melted solder on board. how do i check stator? is this the cause of the melt down? have tried to test from a manual but i am not a scientist. instrucctions hard to follow and for many makes and mods. on vis. check of stator found nothing alarming. what should i get for values. rec./reg. is 150.00 hope to replace one time.thanks for any info casey

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: 40 magnum electrical

If your rectifier/regualtor is oozing..it needs to be replaced. Have you ever hooked the battery up backwards?<br /><br />You cannot charge nor run a tach without the rectifier/regulator working.<br /><br />TMD

 

[mariner40]

Re: 40 magnum electrical

batt. has always been hooked pos. to pos. neg. to neg. maintain conections and batt. fluid levels. did find some discoloration on terminals and cleaned with merey cloth when not satisfied with that i replaced terminal ends on all leads. i would still like to check stator. just need good instruction and values for my make and model.thanks for any info casey

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: 40 magnum electrical

Sorry I do not have the spec's in front of me ATM.<br /><br />Is your stator black? If so it will eventually fail and should be replaced.<br />With the RED one. <--some kits come with a new regualtor rectifier.<br /><br />It's just a matter of time.<br /><br />TMD