'05 Johnson 2 Stroke - Bad Rectifier At Motor -

[SweetD]

Posted - 04/16/2009 : 13:39:20

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Guys -

Just got the call from my marine mechanic. My tach needle has not been operable since I got the motor, and it wasn't on the guy's boat from whom I bought the motor either.

Mechanic traced the problem to the rectifier at the motor. I guess a rectifier is one of those parts that you don't fix - you replace it. He said the part lists for over $200 in his book.

Question - is the rectifier a "plug and play" replacement - i.e. - could I find one on-line and switch it out myself? I am mechanically inclined, but by no means an outboard mechanic. From what I have "researched" so far today, it looks like it might be a pretty straightforward replacement?

Thanks for any insite -

Dave

[HOTSPOT]

I few screws and some wires. Not a big deal if you have a shop manual.

[triumphrick]

I few screws and some wires. Not a big deal if you have a shop manual.

I agree. I f you are going to work on your own motor, you need a manual. Replacement of a rectifier will be very straightforward. Get a manual and get to work!