Stator question?

[stsmith]

1978 55hp Johnson 55EL78S<br />I went by the book and tested the stator it reads a little low on ohms. Checked around an found nobody has one. Already replaced rectifier (today). Is there anyway to repair a stator? Tune it up LOL. Tach works but just very low voltage. Battery slowly dieing. Would anybody have a part number for that stator or did it only fit that year and model?<br />I could realy use some help here.<br /><br />Any and all help greatly appreciated!<br />Thanks Smitty

 

[ob]

Re: Stator question?

Did you check stator leads for a ground in the higher ohm scale range? Best to certify whether stator is puting out by determining the a/c voltage for charging system output as per manual.

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Stator question?

A stator has very low resistance and many times the accuracy of a meter at low settings is suspect. Are you using a quality digital meter for checking resistance and did you check for shorts to ground. A stator is not a common failing part on motors like yours unless they have been subject to overheated motors, or have cracks, discoloration, or melted insulaton.<br /><br />For an alternate source than the factory, go to:<br /><br /> http://rapair.com/media/pdf/lrcatalog.pdf

 

[stsmith]

Re: Stator question?

I haven't pulled the stator yet, hoping not to. The Seloc book says to test the stator on the Rx1000 scale. That is great for an old Analog meter, but like most I have a Digital meter that has a scale of 200, 2k, 20k, 200k, 2M and 20M. Do any of these equal the Rx1000? If so which setting would be best to use? <br /><br />To install an Amp. meter would I use the wire that goes from the terminal block to the batery cable on the starter solenoid? ====--O--=== Installing the meter inline?<br /><br />Seahorse thanks for the Link they have the stator.<br /><br />Thanks guys for all the great help and feed back!!<br /><br />Smitty

 

[v12mac]

Re: Stator question?

If Iboats dosen't have it try these guys they are just down the street<br /><br /> http://www.salvagemarine.com/index.html <br /><br />One dumb question, are you sure your battery isn't the problem? <br /><br />Mac

 

[stsmith]

Re: Stator question?

I spent many hours at Hornes going though their stuff it is a nice place for parts. As for the battery it is new and holds a charge, once it's charged. I just want to keep it that way without having to lug out a battery charger after every trip. Has anybody had any luck with the little solar charger add-on? Suppose to be able to leave it on 24/7 to keep the battery charged.<br /><br />Thanks Smitty