1995 Evinrude 48 not charging properly

[wish2fish]

"having some problems with my

"having some problems with my 1995 evinrude 48 special. I'm not sure if it is putting out enough voltage to charge the battery properly. What voltage should I expect at idle and at a higher rpm like 4000?

I know this thing doesn't have an alternator, but what does the charging on this motor?

Thanks!"

 

[jwbmarine]

"simple---w/eng OFF,ck batt vo

"simple---w/eng OFF,ck batt voltage,start,and run to 1000 rpm and see if voltage rises...if so..shes charging.."

 

[wish2fish]

kinda figured that but what sh

kinda figured that but what should the voltage numbers look like???

 

[doug_keister]

13.5v to 15.5v should be aroun

13.5v to 15.5v should be around normal but might be as low as 12.3v these are not from the service manual just normal readings for 12 volt charging systems