Today

[msbhammer]

Washed and flushed the motor today after taking her out yeaturday. Still have a 1/4 tank in her, might have to take her out again next week. *;D
I snapped a few pics. of that odd occurance I had with my fish finder saying "High Volts".

At idle, she reads about 13 volts at 1000 rpm's.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02200.jpg

I then stuck her in gear, got her up to 3000 rpms and notice the volts almost at 16. Have no idea if this is normal or not. Any help would be great before hauling her off to the repair shop. I dont know to much about anything when it comes to volts.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02199.jpg

[msbhammer]

I know you guys hate pics., but I had to snap a few whenever I'm near my baby. Just be glad I'm not posting pics. of the wifey. :o :o ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02196.jpg

[reelapeelin]

Is there a voltage regulator in your electrical system?...

[msbhammer]

Reel, I have no idea. Is it a cheap part to replace ? if there is one ?

[msbhammer]

Used the power washer, need to use the dish soap on the enclosure to see how clear and clean I can get the enclosure. Wish the young kid was still on here who owned it before me. Think he would like it.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02198.jpg

Before Picture, this time last year:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC01690.jpg


After one year of having her.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02197.jpg

[lumberslinger178]

hammer ,
is that a sweet tool box I see there in the back????? dont know nuttin about the volts you got goin on there but I could probably tell ya all about that tool box if ya send it up to me in manahawkin........... thats exit 63 garden state parkway....lol

[msbhammer]

Damm, she looks sweat. I love my V. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

[msbhammer]

Thats my tool box Lumber slinger, never leave without it. Hate to get stuck without having a tool to save the day. *;D

[Airslot]

Hammer, ya gots to fix the voltage problem. I'll be back home late Tuesay. Pretty sure that ya got a voltage regulator on the beast, but not positive. I'd bet BigShrimpin knows off the top of his head. Probably a 25-35 dollar part if indeed it tests bad.

Airslot

[msbhammer]

Thanks Airslot. Will be looking for one then. Dont want another melt down like I had over the summer.

[msbhammer]

Man, I hope to god this isnt the part I need. Dont have the cash for that. When I first bought the boat, within a week, a so called boat repair guy removed a box looking like that off the front of my motor. Didnt know what it was and said I didnt need it. *:-/ :'( :'( :'( :'(

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCURY-OUTBOARD-MOTOR-VOLTAGE-REGULATOR_W0QQitemZ320012792286QQihZ011QQcategoryZ 50439QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/volt.jpg

[msbhammer]

Airslot, I'll snap a few pictures of my motor and post them. If its there, maybe you or somebody can point it out to me.

[bradford]

That V20 looks sweeeeet! You can definantly see the pride of ownership. You might want to check a couple salvage yards for the voltage regulator if thats what you end up needing, over $400 sounds like a "factory authorized dealer " price to me.

[msbhammer]

Thanks for the compliment Bradford. Couldnt have done the work without the help from the guys on this board.

[Airslot]

Looks like maybe the rectifier/regulator is one unit. That part is about $30.
http://www.outboardparts.com/mall/dynamic-results3.asp

Airslot

[phatdaddy]

Hammer, I've got a 83 150 merc that is a "donor" motor. It has been robbed over the years, but if you get me a pic of the part and its still there, i'll try to help ya.

[msbhammer]

Thanks Phatdaddy. Mine is an 86 200 Merc.

[Airslot]

Hammer, there were two option on an 86' 200. There was a 15 amp system that had the trhe post rectifier that I posted about bottom of first page for 32. Apparently there was also a 16 amp system that used a box with five wires coming out of it that sells for 108. Pic and price at this site:
http://www.outboardparts.com/mall/dynamic-results3.asp

Good luck with her,

Airslot

[msbhammer]

Thanks Airslot. I think mine had the black box with the five wires coming out of her. Why it was disconnected, I have no idea. Not gonna run her anymore till I get her checked out.