evinrude charging system modification

[mrfixitman40]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

ok just to update the charging situation i believe my amp gauge is screwed up i checked charging volts while on the lake running it is 15.8 volts but the gauge shows nothing but it will show discharge if i run the 12 volt inflator with the tube one other thing is that i do charge the battery on a trickle charger the night before so maybe i was just being a little to cautious and worried a little to much all seems fine if i see any other problems i will be sure to advice here after i check the voltage again thank you all

 

[mrfixitman40]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

well now the charging system has me really baffled since it is charging at 14.5 volts at 1500 rpm but the amperage is discharging even with a dvom . jump the contacts in the regulator and boom 20 amp positive . i never have seen a charging voltage but the amperage discharging at the same time i am trying to find a new regulator as i am typing this but just an update and didn't want to start a new thread

 

[mrfixitman40]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

any ideas where to find a regulator or another type that will work??

 

[mrfixitman40]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

just to update I found a regulater 4 a 1962 chevy truck and it works well

 

[iwombat]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

If that ever gives up the ghost, you can try an older harley mechanical (or solid state) regulator also. They're made to be out in the weather and my be a bit more durable than the truck model.

 

[mrfixitman40]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

thanks iwombat the one that came out of it was identical to the truck one so hopefully it will last 43 years like this one lol

 

[F_R]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

'62 Chevy Truck, huh? That's good info to know. I saved it for the next guy, if you don't mind.

 

[iwombat]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

Delco Remy mechanical regulator, right?

 

[mrfixitman40]

Re: evinrude charging system modification

yeah it is a delco remy and i don't mind anyone using the info i figure out if it can help them .