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07 April 2015, 09:57
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Battery
Any harm in running an engine that has electric start with out the battery? And just using the pull start? And what's best to do with the cables that are connected to the engine that are meant to go onto battery?!
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07 April 2015, 10:20
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Depends what sort of charging system it's got. What's the motor?
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07 April 2015, 10:21
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25hp 2 stroke tohatsu - guess it age around 2000
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07 April 2015, 10:58
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Possibly not a good idea. Check with a dealer first as you may mess up the charging system.
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09 April 2015, 08:03
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Boat name: Clam Chowder
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I don't think it's a good idea, if you have electronics fitted. The alternator will think the battery requires more voltage and fire about 25 volts into the electronics!
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09 April 2015, 08:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boatintercoms
I don't think it's a good idea, if you have electronics fitted. The alternator will think the battery requires more voltage and fire about 25 volts into the electronics!
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What kind of electronics are you talking about?
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09 April 2015, 08:56
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What kind of electronics are you talking about?
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Was talking about VHF etc, but as it's only 25 hp outboard he probably not got any thing connected!
I've encounter this problem with my powerboat racing clients, when the battery cut off jumps off or battery cables work loose, the alternator senses 0 volts, so put out more voltage and fries the electronics.
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09 April 2015, 10:47
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But if the outboard is not connected to the battery in the first place there will be no spike.
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09 April 2015, 16:22
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Also no load-induced smoothing of the output. If there's no voltage regulator, you'll get unsmoothed pulsed DC at somewhere around 18-24 volts.
Re-reading the OP, if you never plan to use the electrical system, you can probably get away with what you proposed. Be aware that you will likely kill the alternator system, though, which will need repair if you decide you do want to use it.
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09 April 2015, 19:24
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That engine won't have an alternator, it'll be stator charging circuit surely ?
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10 April 2015, 07:27
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Never run without battery, even if totally discharged, unless its an emergency. Could destroy module.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Noble95
Any harm in running an engine that has electric start with out the battery? And just using the pull start? And what's best to do with the cables that are connected to the engine that are meant to go onto battery?!
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10 April 2015, 14:33
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As long as you don't have anything connected to the charge output it shouldnt be a problem best to remove the battery leads inside the hood & insulate
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