| Title: | Powerboats |
| Notice: | Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267 |
| Moderator: | KWLITY::SUTER |
| Created: | Thu May 12 1988 |
| Last Modified: | Wed Jun 04 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1275 |
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I need some technical help on substituting some type of alternative
device to replace the voltage regulator on my 1966 80hp Johnson
outboard motor. The ammeter shows negative (about -4 amps) when the
motor is running and after testing the regulator (by shorting it out)
the amps were at max. According to the manual this condition indicated
a faulty voltage regulator. Because of the age of the motor, a new or
used regulator is just about impossible to find ( already called
Whitney's). Would some other year model regulator work effectively?
Would there be some alternative to the regulator? - someone mentioned
diodes may work. The motor has rectifier diodes on it but these are
to change AC to DC and don't regulate voltage.
Any info please respond or call at DTN 237-2474.
Thanks,
Steve
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| 1181.1 | TRY FAIRWINDS MARINA FOR OLD O.B. EXACT MATCH PARTT | POWDML::TARRASKY | Wed Aug 10 1994 16:24 | 11 | |
Why don't you call one of the many O.B. Part Houses who specialize in
old parts, both new & used, such as in Florida, and get the exact part?
The only outfit that comes to mind quickly, with an 800 number down in
Annapois, is FAIRWINDS Marina 800-378-7436. They UPS used parts, new old
parts, the same day the order is received, internationally (it really
still is a very large worldwide market). GOOD LUCK!
REGARDS,
Mike
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| 1181.2 | Try This | GLDOA::DBOSAK | The Street Peddler | Thu Aug 11 1994 16:08 | 5 |
There is a place in Erie Michigan called American Marine -- I've been
there looking for stuff and they have old outboards all over the place
-- Their phone # is 313-848-8501
Dennis
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