YANQ :) Force 85 HP Rectifier

[mrc]

Folks it sure looks like a bridge rectifier.<br />Is it just a bridge rectifier or does it have<br />some voltage regulation charactoristics to it? (12 pole alternator) 1986 model year.<br /><br />I would rather pay 8 bucks at a electronics<br />store the 25 at a marina.<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br />Michael

 

[Trent]

Re: YANQ Force 85 HP Rectifier

Some are just rectifiers. There is a kit you can buy to put one on with a regulator on it also. If you just use the rectifier make sure you keep the battery fluid level topped off.

 

[petryshyn]

Re: YANQ Force 85 HP Rectifier

Hi MRC:<br />I like someone who can see the bigger picture!<br /> Couple things to keep in mind if you are to use a generic rectifier.<br /><br />>the generic rectifier requires heat sinking(be sure to mount on cool water jacket and use dielectric grease between)<br />>choose a rectifier with atleast 25 amps. current capacity and 200 PIV.(should run around $5.00<br />>with an addition of a DPDT switch and one extra diode, you could add a 'low' 'high' charge feature which will help battery life in a big way...<br /><br />Good luck man!!