How do I know if my motor has an alternator

Post by **Cast-A-Way** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:54 pm

HI guy's

This could be a stupid question, but I just bought a new boat and was wondering How can I tell if my motor has an alternator?

It's an 1989 johnson 60 horse

What should I look for ?

Thank's

Post by **jj-da-fisher** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:19 pm

pull start or electric start?
If you are going to have this motor for a while its best to get a repair manual. It will definately pay for itself in the long run.

Post by **Cast-A-Way** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:02 pm

It is electric Start
I think It's a 1989 johnson 60 VRO
Power Trim

Post by **mikemicropterus** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:37 pm

Generators are in the olden days you should have two yellow wires going into a triagular aluminum shaped device called a rectifier and that is connected to the wiring harness at the starter solenoid, red wire going to thus charging the battery, no wires no ALTENATOR. The rectifier is on the right hand side starboard and the wires come out from under the flywheel the maximum output is 7 amps, enough to keep a starting battery charged ONLY. Not a great output and that 7 amps is at 4000 rpm

Post by **Cast-A-Way** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:09 am

Thank's for the info
I will have a peek tonight !

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