Outboard rectifier question

[fishinator]

This is a long shot but any outboard mechanics on here? I have to replace a rectifier on an 80s mariner. The rectifier is mercury brand with the pigtails. My issue is, there is a red (12v) black (ground) and 2 green wires. The green wires aren't marked with a different color. Does it matter which way the green wires go?

[lowaccord66]

Wish I knew the answer.  I replaced the rectifirer on my 2004 johnson, just had to plug the new one in.

[Mac Attack]

The green (or yellow) wires both go to the stator.
See the attached schematic.
I looked at a few others too.
It doesn't appear it matters which green wire goes where - they both go to the stator.

[fishinator]

Thanks guys, I knew they went to the stator (called a lighting coil on this model) just wasn't sure if polarity mattered. I didn't think so because it's just a wound coil but you never know.

[lowaccord66]

Good luck with your repair.  I remember when mine went.  Going back to the launch and volts were 19! 

[fishinator]

It's all good now. Charging at 13.6 volts. Took it out last night and bashed the prop off some rocks. It's always something. 

[Mac Attack]

Well that stinks!

[lowaccord66]

Sorry to hear that.  My proline is sitting on the trailer at the marina.  Busted up lower/prop...new one is back ordered.  May be no salt this year.

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