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John boy
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Charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/3/2015 1:08:25 AM
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I have a 2005 60 Hp four stroke Mercury that only shows 12.2 volts then it will show 13.4 or so and some times it goes from 12 to 13 volts. I don't know anything about the charging system on these motors but does it have a voltage regulator that could be going bad? If so what does it look like and where is it on the motor? Thanks for any help.
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GoneFishin
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Charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/3/2015 8:19:42 PM
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Here is an interesting discussion on another forum.
Merc 4 stroke
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John boy
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Charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/3/2015 9:22:04 PM
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Thanks will check into it next weekend.
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CAT BOAT
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Charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/4/2015 7:55:03 AM
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Just an FYI.... Not that you need it, but I have a 2015 Merc. 60hp 4 stroke with 1hr on it for sale. Warranty until 5-1-18. 5500.00. And check your voltage output with a volt meter, with the engine NOT running, as compared to RUNNING. Forget the gauge on the dash for now until you have that reading.
Steve
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John boy
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Charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/5/2015 9:46:47 PM
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Steve I will check that this weekend. What should the readings be each way? But not interested in a 60hp but what do you have in a 90 or 115. This motor probably only has about 3 to 400 hours on it. Motor runs great but would like to move up after getting a hand on this charging issue. You fixed the bottom end seal and I got the 4 blade prop. Thanks John
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John boy
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Cat checked the charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/13/2015 12:34:13 AM
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I took the small rubber plug on the line from the voltage regulator and got between 12.8 and 13.4 form idle to half throtttle. I think the gauge is going bad or sticking. How much should voltage drop with red/green and overhead white light on ? I might have a voltage drain from the squirrels maybe chewing on wires. They have chewed the stereo wires and the vacumn line for speedo that I have had to fix. The light are not LED but just regular bulbs. Can I replace with LED bulbs without changing light fixtures. Thanks John
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CAT BOAT
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Cat checked the charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/13/2015 12:53:52 PM
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Your charging system is just fine. Those are good readings and output. I would say the gauge on the dash is tellin' you a fib. As to the lights, and draw, With the engine running, your output should still be higher than 12 volts. With the engine OFF, you will be 12 or less. -/+
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John boy
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Cat checked the charging problem on 60hp mercury
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8/19/2015 9:37:00 PM
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Thanks Steve. Going to replace voltmeter with a digital one, it will not match bu will give better readings. Can I change to LED lights without changing the light fixture????? What do you have in line of a larger motor like a used 90 or 115 4 stroke. Thanks John
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