Re: 1975 85hp sticky grease looking stuff coming from the stator
Here's what Mr. Joe Reeves haz to say.<br /><br />Posted by Joe Reeves (Member # 6826) on October 12, 2002, 11:24 AM: <br /> <br />Rock..... With no intentions of stepping on anyones toes, I strongly recommend that you replace that melting stator. I assume that it is the 35amp type which has a tendency of running extremely hot, and unfortunately a repeat (in time) of the melt down will take place due to the extreme heat generated.<br /><br />The stator serves two functions... one of which is of course to provide AC voltage to the rectifier which converts the AC to DC in order to charge the battery.<br /><br />The other function being (two of the large black coils) to supply 300v AC to the powerpack(s).<br /><br />The melt down always affects the large black coils. This results in a voltage drop to the powerpack(s) which in turn results in faulty, erratic or non existent ignition. Erratic ignition will result in piston and cylinder wall damage.<br /><br />Be sure to torque that flywheel nut properly, 35amp=145 foot pounds, lesser amp=105 foot pounds. Good luck....... <br /><br />The biggest problem you'll have, and it ain't all that bad if you've got the right tools, is pulling the flywheel. Do a search, there's plenty of discussion about pulling flywheels. I'd get a manual first though.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty
