Rectifier ooze

wiliermdb

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Is it possible for a rectifier to ooze a caramel colored stick substance? I have the 1977 Evinrude 115 that is having problems with idle and other running issues.

I did a little investigating after work today and under the rectifier is a good amount of caramel colored ooze that has dripped down the cylinder and directly under the rectifier it practically glued some wires to it.

I don't think this is normal and may be the beginning to the end of my motor issues.
 

jonesg

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Feb 22, 2008
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Re: Rectifier ooze

Sounds like the potting melted, does the tach work?
does it charge the battery?
Either way its going south.
 
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