charging problem in fl

[drsenior78]

I have a 75 4 stroke mercury outboard . Doesn't seem to be charging , I've tried with the basics first installed a new battery cleaned all connections still no charge . With engine running in all rpm ranges My multi meter shows 12.35 to 12.40 volts . What should I be charging at ? Does anybody know what type of continuity I should have on the green wires coming out of the regulator? Or where I can find info on checking regulator and stator for this engine

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: charging problem in fl

Testing procedure would be in your manual.

 

[aussieflash]

Re: charging problem in fl

More than likely your rectifier is shot.

 

[drsenior78]

Re: charging problem in fl

Who or where can I find a decent manual for Mercury 4 strokes?

 

[Silvertip]

Re: charging problem in fl

The engine has Mercury written on the side of it. Mercury also has a service manual specifically for that engine. So Mercury would be the place to get the best manual. There are other aftermarket manuals (Clymer and Seloc) but they are not of the same quality and detail as the OEM manual. You might check E-bay as well.

 

[drsenior78]

Re: charging problem in fl

Ok thanks I'll see what I can find on Monday

 

[drsenior78]

Re: charging problem in fl

Finally got it figured it's regulator/rectifier . Stinks the part is almost $500.00 , Oh well gotta keep the battery charged

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: charging problem in fl

Where did you come up with that price?

 

[Charlie61]

Re: charging problem in fl

no way that part is $500. could be less an $50.00

 

[drsenior78]

Re: charging problem in fl

I wish it was less than a hundred Cheapest I could find it is $404.00 everywhere else has been $420 to $430 One place wanted $499.00 .