Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

[Tinkerer2]

As far as I can work out this motor doesn't recharge the battery while running. Can I adapt parts from another motor to get a recharge feature on it?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

yes it is possible. more trouble than its worth. does yours have a battery ignition or a magneto? if it has a mag just take two 1000cca trolling motor batteries. if it has a battery ign use 3. good luck and keep posting

 

[SpeedifourButch]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

Tinkerer2<br />Look on the carb manifold bracket, easiest to determine the position if you look on the opposite side that currently has the starter. If there is a circle, about 1 ½” in diameter, then you have a manifold that will house a generator. If you hook a generator to it, you can get away with running a live well pump and running lights on the way home. To run an alternator, it is comprehensive and not worth the trouble in my opinion. You will need a generator, (find it online, or if you’re in a rush, let me know and I’ll send you to a place that will want you to part with about $150.00. <br /><br />If you search eBay, you can come across one within a month or so for about $40.00, You can use a voltage regulator from a ‘70’s era ford, and if you need the schematic, I will draw it and fax it to you. It should take you about 2-4 hours and three beers to install the generator, regulator, and voltmeter.<br /><br />If you don’t use more power than starting, and lights on the way home, it may be easier to plug in a charger when you get back to the dock.<br />Good Luck,<br />Butch

 

[Tinkerer2]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

Thanks rodbolt and especially Butch.<br /><br />Butch<br /><br />The circle is there.<br /><br />I can get away with just using a charger, which is what I've been doing, but given a choice I'd rather be charging a battery than running it down while I'm on the water, although it should start easily enough with a rope if the battery dies.<br /><br />I might keep my eye out for a generator and get back to you on the wiring if I find one. I'll have to find one on eBay Australia as postage from the US would be a killer on something that heavy, but it could be ages before one comes up here.

 

[SpeedifourButch]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

Tinkerer,<br />Keep in mind that you will have to have another pulley coming off of the flywheel as well. If you have a magneto type ignition system, you are using one pulley, if you can’t see another, unused one on your motor you’ll have to hunt that down also.<br /><br />I understand the desire to charge while you’re running…that’s why I hunted down all the parts over a nine-month period for my old motor! However, I wasn’t working against the shipping handicap either. The generator only puts out 10 amps at about 3500 RPM’s. At anything below that, the charge is 1-2 amps. <br /><br />You may want to consider a solar charger. Install a cigarette lighter, or similar plug and rig up the end of the charger to fit it. That way, when you’re not running you can get a ½ an amp or so trickling into the batteries. If you start with a full charge and your engine is tuned, that should keep you from pulling a rope!<br />Good luck…

 

[Tinkerer2]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

Butch<br /><br />rodbolt was right. More trouble than it's worth.<br /><br />Thanks for the solar panel suggestion. I didn't even think of that, probably because I'm still stuck in 1960's technology.<br /><br />Now I wish I'd bought the solar panel battery charger I saw real cheap at a garage sale a while back. I passed on it because I couldn't think of any use I'd be likely to have for it!

 

[Franki]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

There is a place in australia called "super cheap auto", and last time I checked, they had little trickle solar panels for like $27 bucks AUD...<br /><br />That would do the trick.. <br /><br />I am going for the next stop up, for about $120 they had large panels which would give considerably more current.<br /><br />hope that helps.<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki

 

[Tinkerer2]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

Franki<br /><br />Thanks. I go to Super Cheap Auto once or twice most weeks so I'll have a look next time.

 

[chris mandella]

Re: Can I fit a generator / alternator to a '67 Evinrude V4 60 hp?

too bad i wasnt here the engine you have has an alternator built in to it already the diode is on the right side on the flywheel ring near the starter 2 tan wires in one green wire out to the battery