Eric Hoare
Contributing Member
Does anyone have a spare rectifier for the light/battery charging system they don't want? The one I have on my engine only has two contacts which are connected both to the coil and the external plug connector on the front of the outboard which give an output of AC current. But I need DC 12/14 volts for the battery/light system.
The lighting coils give out a peek total of 19 to 21 volts AC ( when disconnected from the rectifier) but when connected give a reading of only 10 volts AC so I am thinking that it isn't a rectifier fitted to the engine but a resister which reduces and stabilises the AC output. I am still confused as to why it is only 10 volts and not 12/14. if anyone can set any light on this I would sure appreciate it.
Kindest regards,
Eric
The lighting coils give out a peek total of 19 to 21 volts AC ( when disconnected from the rectifier) but when connected give a reading of only 10 volts AC so I am thinking that it isn't a rectifier fitted to the engine but a resister which reduces and stabilises the AC output. I am still confused as to why it is only 10 volts and not 12/14. if anyone can set any light on this I would sure appreciate it.
Kindest regards,
Eric