What does a voltage regulator do on a Mercury outboard?
What does a voltage regulator do on a Mercury outboard?
What Does a Voltage Regulator Do on an Outboard? The voltage regulator is strictly used to regulate the voltage of the outboard. In comparison, the rectifier is responsible to convert AC power to DC. Because of where the voltage regulator is located on the outboard ignition system, it endures a lot of abuse.
How to check Mercury outboard motor stator output?
With a Fluke Meter set on DC Voltage equipped with a DVA or Peak Reading Adapter, stator and pack output can be quickly checked. It takes 150+ volts supplied to the coils from the switchbox to fire off the standard Mercury coils.
How many volts does a Mercury outboard motor take?
Please try again later. With a Fluke Meter set on DC Voltage equipped with a DVA or Peak Reading Adapter, stator and pack output can be quickly checked. It takes 150+ volts supplied to the coils from the switchbox to fire off the standard Mercury coils.
How do you test mercury rectifier for continuity?
Place the BLACK lead to the terminal (B)) and place the RED lead to A and C alternating. You should show continuity. Place the RED lead to the terminal (B)) and place the BLACK lead to A and C alternating. You should NOT show continuity. If your results differ, then the rectifier should be replaced.
Is the Mercury tach bad, or stator?
Re: Mercury Tach Problems – is rectifier bad, or stator?? Your wiring appears to be correct. The tach runs off an AC signal from the stator. The rectifier is a convenient tie in place for the gray wire as the stator also feeds it. Thats why when the rectifier goes bad it affects the tach. Test the stator according to your manual.
How to check DC voltage on a Mercury outboard?
If one Wire reads low, mark the Stator and rectifier Wire with the low reading, shut the engine down and swap Stator wires. Crank the engine up and repeat the test. Whichever part with the striped Wire that has the low reading is bad. Repeat the test for yellow wires to the red Wire going to the battery / solenoid. B. DC Voltage
How to troubleshoot a Mercury outboard ignition switch?
Disconnect the Mercury Outboard switch and reset, if the engine fires, replace the Mercury Outboard switch. Check the voltage on the red and white Ignition wires at the CD Unit. If the voltage is less than 9 1/2 volts during cranking there is a problem in the battery s or the Ignition switch Box.
What kind of battery tester do I need for a Mercury outboard?
The CDI 511-9701 Battery CD Tester is highly recommended due to its ability to fire the Ignition systems up to 3000 RPM without the engine running. It can be used to test the CD module, distributor cap, Ignition coil and plug wires. Additionally, the tester can be used to test Mercury Outboard EFI injectors.
How to replace voltage regulator on outboard motors?
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