RE: [omc-boats] RE: omc-boats-digest V1 #586

I have a '68 Evinrude 85hp that I picked up for parts. It was apparently a
running engine until a cylinder got toasted. I'm likely going to be
selling all of the electrical components (cheap to omc-boats list
subscribers). Send me an off-list email if anyone is interested in
anything and I can check if I have compatible parts.

- Greg

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From: Dan McCormack [SMTP:mcmack@...]
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 9:21 AM
To: omc-boats@...
Subject: RE: [omc-boats] RE: omc-boats-digest V1 #586

Hi Ian...

To this point I haven't had a definative answer from the various gurus who
contribute to the digest. When I really examine how both versions of the
outboard charging system works it seems to me there is no reason why I
can't
convert the existing one to the older style which used a square junction
box
fastened inside the boat and contained a voltage regulator. As far as I can
see OMC just moved the components which were in the junction box and
fastened them to the engine and at the same time replaced the mechanical
voltage regulator with a transistorized one. This they called a rectifier.
Your '67 Starflite should be identical to my '66. Regrettably for you and
I
the charging system parts for '66 thru '68 are much harder to find. The
older setup ('61 to '65) is much more common to find as used parts. In any
event I wouldn't give up on your engine over this problem unless your
Johnson has a powerhead in better condition. You did say your Johnson was
slightly older - does it use the junction box system ? I am going to go
ahead and install the older set-up on my '66 and see what happens. I
salvaged a complete set-up off a '64 Starflite. Whether it works or not
I'll let you know.

Regards,

Dan.
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