Adding a generator to 40hp 1966 Evenrude

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My first boat at age 62.<br />15' 1965 Starcraft modfied as a fishing boat.The motor a 40hp 1966 Evenrude Twin-Jet model #40652B<br />Had a water pump put on as did not think it was pumping enough water.and looked the motor over.<br />When warm would stall could not give it gas so running it a little lean took care of that. ( gas mix 1 to 50.)that took care of stalling.<br />The compresion is 110 in both ( that is good I think)Electric start and choke...now you know a bit history.<br />The ??? is should I add a generator or leave as is and charge battery at home.Questions where to get one ..New or Used / Cost ( what should I pay )/and how? I bought a Seloc 1956-70 repair manual.<br />To the men & women that know....your imput please.......Thanks Michael PS: my first post

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Adding a generator to 40hp 1966 Evenrude

Welcome to Iboats, wwwwwww!<br /><br />I wouldn't bother with the generator if you don't have one already. It can only produce 10 amps max at full throttle, and it doesn't produce anything until around 2000 RPM. I just don't think it's that valuable since for the cost of setting it up you could get another battery, or an automatic charger.<br /><br />If you decide to go for it though, you can often find the parts you need on ebay, tcoutboards.com, marinepartsoutlet.com. You need the generator, generator bracket, generator's pulley, belt (which is pricey new!), regulator, and associated wiring.

 

[xxxxxx]

Re: Adding a generator to 40hp 1966 Evenrude

Paul: Thank you....What is a automatic charger?<br /> I have a little charger at least 30 old <br /> high/low/slow..maybe a new ones needed?<br />Have a good day: Michael

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Adding a generator to 40hp 1966 Evenrude

Not trouble. But that's just one man's opinion; there will be more.<br />The 3 or 4 stage electronic chargers are much easier on the battery than the old regular ones. Basically you just hook it up and let the charger do it's thing. With the cost of deep cycle battery's the way they are, it kind of makes sense to spend a little extra on the charger. Especially if you use one of the new AGM deep cycle batteries as they seem to be a little particular about their charging.<br /><br />You really don't need to bother with a starting battery for your outboard because the starter doesn't draw much current. If you only use one battery use a deep cycle.

 

[itstippy]

Re: Adding a generator to 40hp 1966 Evenrude

Waste of time, money, and weight to add a generator to your motor. The 40HP's of the 1960's that came with generators were electric-shift models, which drew constant power to stay in gear. You could get a generator as an option on manual-shift models like yours but they were not necessary at all. Once started your motor needs no outside electrical power source whatsoever - the ignition power is derived from magnets mounted in the flywheel spinning past coil windings on the armeture plate. Today's modern marine batteries and modern chargers will do you just fine, as Paul says. If you need more power for fishfinders, trolling motors, running lights, spotlights, stereos, aireated livewells, bilge pumps, pulsating disco balls, whatever, just get a second marine battery.

 

[xxxxxx]

Re: Adding a generator to 40hp 1966 Evenrude

itstippy: thank you all good information.<br /> I mentioned I had compresion test both<br /> each 110 reading. What was it when <br /> new.If there is other information I <br /> should know inrgards to 1966 40hp <br /> please let know.<br />To all a safe passage: Michael