Re: It is a 1983 model

Posted By: Don,Lancer25, Rkfd,Il
Date: 2/11/02 10:50a.m.

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In Response To: It is a 1983 model(nm) (Doug C.)

Then it's probably not regulated.....that being said I agree with Roger, it's not enough amperage for the limited run time our motors get. Also Jeff's point is very important...you can damage the alternator if you disconnect the battery while running.

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How to connect outboard alternator to charge battery... -- Doug C. -- 2/11/02 8:26a.m.

I don't think you will need to add a regulator -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/11/02 9:05a.m.

Regulated? Maybe yes, maybe no -- Don,Lancer25, Rkfd,Il -- 2/11/02 9:34a.m.

It is a 1983 model -- Doug C. -- 2/11/02 9:49a.m.

 Re: It is a 1983 model  -- Don,Lancer25, Rkfd,Il -- 2/11/02 10:50a.m.

We had a similar setup on our 15hp. We didn't use a regulator. -- Jeff G. Indiana, US Yacht 21 -- 2/11/02 10:29a.m.

Depends on the engine.. -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/11/02 4:30p.m.

It is a stator sytem which is only completed -- Stephan L -- 2/11/02 11:29a.m.

Re: It is a stator sytem which is only completed -- Russ -- 2/11/02 7:42p.m.

Thanks all, I think I have enough info to be dangerous now.. -- Doug C., Windrose 24, Chandler, AZ. -- 2/12/02 8:16a.m.

Depends on what else you have hooked up. -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/11/02 12:36p.m.

But .... But ... But -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/11/02 1:40p.m.

Re: But .... But ... But -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/11/02 4:26p.m.

Mine had thispic) -- Roger, Potter 19, Seattle -- 2/12/02 9:24a.m.

Re: Mine had this: -- Tim C, F31 -- 2/12/02 10:51a.m.

Voltage is a concern as a present I am running a Chairman group 24 gel cell -- Doug C. -- 2/11/02 1:41p.m.

Re: How to connect outboard alternator to charge battery... -- Peter -- 2/11/02 5:52p.m.

WOW, what a can of worms -- Russ -- 2/11/02 7:37p.m.

Say Russ, Can you explain the charging systems... -- Dougcan, YS24, "Tinker" Lk WA & Puget Sound -- 2/11/02 7:56p.m.

Re: Say Russ, Can you explain the charging systems... -- Russ -- 2/12/02 5:49a.m.

Re: How to connect outboard alternator to charge battery... -- Klaus, N.I.S. 26, Perth, Australia -- 2/11/02 9:29p.m.

I'll hook it up tonight. Keep the fire extinguishers handy. -- Doug C., Windrose 24, Chandler, AZ. -- 2/12/02 8:21a.m.