Replacing the Stator - what else?

[JerEazy]

Noticed tach jumping around recently. Give it a tap and went back to normal - didnt think much of it. And then last time out saw the voltage going high on the read-out on my fishfinder (no voltmeter in dash) at about 16v. That leaned me right to the rectifier. Replaced it ASAP - solved the problem. But honestly, not sure how long it was going on. Last night was fixing the hood latch and noticed the green goo starting to drip at the top of the powerhead. Hooray, looks like i'm replacing a stator.

While i'm diving in there, anything else i should work on or replace as a preventative action? Any pitfalls to avoid when pulling it apart or back together?

Evinrude 50573B 1975 50hp

Thanks

 

[w2much]

Sounds as though you are mechanically minded . Clean your flywheel and crankshft , be certain there is proper clearance when reassembling. Do not forget the loctite on the stator screws or bolts. Tie your wires properly so they wont be rubbed the wrong way. Torque the flywheel bolt with a torque wrench. Time , linc and sync when you are done.

 

[JerEazy]

Thanks! Wasn’t looking forward to more work on the ole girl - but it comes with the territory.

 

[JerEazy]

Second question: To remove the flywheel I saw a video where a guy vice gripped the flywheel and used that vice grip wedges against the starter to hold the flywheel in place in order to get the flywheel nut off.

Is is that an acceptable way to do it? Seemed logical. But before I destroy something I figured I would check.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Visit any automotive parts store and ask them to show you a flywheel holder (spanner wrench)... it grips the teeth securely. They probably have a borrowing program.

 

[Bosunsmate]

i put rope into a cylinder and use that to stop the motor as the piston compresses it. Ive never had a problem

 

[flyingscott]

I use an impact to remove the nut. BUT i never use it to install the nut.

 

[JerEazy]

Thanks for the replys