Colors were "good" identifiers at best. One rattle-can of spray paint can blow the theory all to heck....
Msn.... can you find the Serial Number? (See Forum Announcements)
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Replaced rectifier only and all is good... Seems to be charging...
On another note never discount your battery while the engine is running. That will burn out the rectifier. So,e old school people that don't know much about a recitifier sys. think you can disconnect the battery while it's running and if dies charging system is bad and if it stays running it's goog.
2000 520vx Ranger
250 PRO XS
SERIAL#2B115788/ 25P Fury 4/ 25P Fury 3 blade
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor