Testing the charging on a 1983 80 hp??

[Forceluver]

How can I test the charging system to make sure It is working the way It should? Is there a way to test with my fluke?<br /> I want to make sure my battery stays full of charge. My starter for some reason is very sensitive and I want no problems.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Testing the charging on a 1983 80 hp??

test volts coming from rectifier to battery.<br />13.5V I think is correct? post results.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Testing the charging on a 1983 80 hp??

Quick test is to test battery voltage,then start motor,rev it up a little and make sure the voltage goes up.Load test the battery to see how good it is.And if starter is "sensitve" best to get it rebuilt before it gets "unsensitive" (grin)<br />A bad starter won't care about the battery or the charging system.You can also get the manual and do<br />the stator and rectifier tests (ohm readings)<br />DHP

 

[kenneymc]

Re: Testing the charging on a 1983 80 hp??

http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=29;t=011343 <br /> <br /><br />Here is a thread of mine, see if it helps.