Carb & Charging System Question

[boatrookie]

The model # came off of the clamp bracket. Where is the voltage regulator located on this engine? As far as using the voltmeter, should I just check the voltage directly at the battery while it's running or.....? Thanks for the help. Just learning as I go!

[THEFERMANATOR]

The voltage regulator is located in the top of the exhaust chest. Standing behind the engine look on top behind the flywheel. You will see 2 black boxes bolted down to a plastic housing. You remove the boxes and housing and the regulator is bolted into the block underneath all of it. As for checking the voltage, you can check it right at the battery. You don't want to boil the battery, and much more than 14.8 will boil one pretty quick.

[boatrookie]

Thanks. I will check it out this evening.

[bradford]

I went through all of this with my old 90 model 225 which Ferm now owns.

Everything he said is true, listen to him he is one of the masters.

[boatrookie]

I meant to ask this question earlier but what spark plugs would you recommend I use on this engine? I think it has NGK's right now (unsure of the exact number though). Thanks

[THEFERMANATOR]

CHAMPION QL77JC4's work very well in them and don't put off much of any radio noise that interferes with electronics. QL78YC's if you plan on running it hammer down a lot with little to no idling.

[boatrookie]

thank you for the info