does a johnson 1980 35 hp have an alternator ?

[ddonuts]

does anyone know if this motor has an alternator for charging the battery ? I want to put a fish finder on but not sure if I need to put a separate battery onboard ?

 

[dew2]

Re: does a johnson 1980 35 hp have an alternator ?

I believe its called a stator and if it was original elec. start it has charging capabilities if not and it was manual start there is no charging. a Fish finder (sonar) draws so little it should run easily off one batt.
Even if the motor can charge the batt, it takes lots of running to charge a batt.
I have a 35 manual start that I converted to elec start,I didnt bother installing a charger,I fish alot can run the sonar,seperate GPS for days and it doesnt lower the batt charge so the motor wont start.I charge it once a week. I fish every day summer time some times morning and evening.

 

[ddonuts]

Re: does a johnson 1980 35 hp have an alternator ?

great. Its an electric start. Thanks for yourhelp.

 

[BoatingCop]

Re: does a johnson 1980 35 hp have an alternator ?

I believe its called a stator and if it was original elec. start it has charging capabilities if not and it was manual start there is no charging.

Not totally true. My 1973 40hp has OEM electric start but no charging system. I'd take a look at a parts diagram for your engine or just check on your engine yourself.

 

[bonz_d]

Re: does a johnson 1980 35 hp have an alternator ?

The 1980 35hp electric start should have a stator, whether it's working or not is another question.