generator socket on Evinrude 20

[whywhyzed]

I am looking at a 20HP Evinrude (1975). It has a generator socket, but is not electric start. Is this a 12V outlet? Will it charge a trolling motor battery? I'm new to outboards- this 1 owner motor looks like new.. good motors, that vintage?<br />Thanks!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: generator socket on Evinrude 20

can ya get a pic or tell us where the wires go?<br /> there was an AC lighting kit that with the addition of the rectifier could be used to charge a 12v battery.

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: generator socket on Evinrude 20

here's the socket:<br /> http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/hystat/4b235e80.jpg <br />the yellow wire runs from socket over to this terminal strip:<br /> http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/hystat/evinrude004.jpg <br />here's the decal on the hood:<br /> http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/hystat/evinrude002.jpg <br /><br />beside the socket it says "do not disconnect while running"... not sure if that means the socket, or the fuel line..<br />tks.!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: generator socket on Evinrude 20

looks like the AC lighting coil option. it provided AC current to power running lamps. do you see anything that looks like a rectifer between the wires coming out from under the flywheel to the plug

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: generator socket on Evinrude 20

cool. no, no rectifier- I'll stick my voltmeter on A/C and see what it reads - <br />thanks for the info!