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[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/MERCU...QQcmdZViewItem

[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.