Question about Rectifier

[kenlafitte]

"I have a 1986 175 merc. I los

"I have a 1986 175 merc. I lost a switchbox on 1,3 &5. I noticed some heat damage on rubber wire boot of the Rectifier. My question is could a bad rectifier short out a switchbox.

Thanks Ken"

 

[ibnfshn]

"No, all it does is convert AC

"No, all it does is convert AC from the stator to DC to charge the battery."

 

[kenlafitte]

Thanks for the quick response.

Thanks for the quick response. Now I can hook up the battery and fire it up. If everything checks out then IBFISHN TOO!!!!

Thanks Ken