[richwalker71]

Can someone give me a lesson on checking the rectifier, with a volt meter, on my 99 Merc 25 2 stroke?

Thanks!

 

[Brett]

You're going to need a volt-ohm meter with a diode test mode.
and the test specifications for your year/model outboard.
That means having the shop manual for your outboard.
Connecting the different leads to the volt-ohm meter in different combinations
check to see if the measured readings fall within the correct minimum-maximum.

or a quick test method is in the link below...

http://www.myoutboardengine.com/rectifier.html

 

[richwalker71]

To quote one of my All-time Favorite Movie Characters-"Check out the big brain on Brett!"

Thanks man. Exactly what I was lookin' for.

 

[richwalker71]

It's official. I have a fried rectifier.

 

[Brett]

                               A fried rectifier?   

Why does that sound like someone had a major instrument malfunction,
                          in the proctologist's office?

                                         [smiley=1-whoops1.gif]

                                       

 

[richwalker71]

Now that you mention it, it DOES sound painful!

 

[Swamp]

                               A fried rectifier?   

Why does that sound like someone had a major instrument malfunction,
                             in the proctologist's office?

                                         [smiley=1-whoops1.gif]

                                       

Sir, please tilt you motor up all the way and cough please.  Yup, your rectifier is worn out bad...
Didn't mom tell you this would happen?   ;D