evinrude 115 charging problem

[dpg5]

1198 115 Evinrude SPL with a 6 amp charging system that eats up rectifiers. After about 4-6 hours of run time the volt gauge on the dash jumps to 14-17 volts and that is it for the rectifer until it cools off but that only works for a few times. Stator checks good. Wiring harness has been checked for bare wire ect. The boat has been to two dealers and havent had any luck. Any ideas, thanx.

 

[DJ]

Re: evinrude 115 charging problem

I believe that is an unregulated system.<br /><br />Turning some type of load on inside the boat ususally helps. Or, hit your trim button up and down every few minutes.

 

[dpg5]

Re: evinrude 115 charging problem

so is this the way it should act???????

 

[OBJ]

Re: evinrude 115 charging problem

dpg....sounds like you have a problem in the boat somewhere to drain a charging system like that. The volt meter should show 13 to 14 volts at WOT and no more. Have you tried replaceing the battery? Something is putting a very heavy load on the rectifier/regulator to cause it to heat up like that. Possibly some accessory in the boat going to ground. Keep us posted.

 

[dpg5]

Re: evinrude 115 charging problem

I put a new ac delco marine battery in with no change, as for accesories I have a modest radio and that is it but thanks for the reply OBJ.

 

[dpg5]

Re: evinrude 115 charging problem

does anybody have another idea what this may be?????