HELP.... Johnson 225 Venom

[Mudcat27]

Morning,

Not real sure what going on with it, but here we go. I look down at the gauges before starting the motor and notice that the voltage gauge is setting between 9-12, so I hit the starter and it cranks up just fine. I then get out on the lake and notice that all the gauges start acting up and the horn sounds. I kill the boat and turn the key on and now it goea up to 12-14 and the boat starts up and runs fine. This morning after the battery has charged all night I turn the key on and it's setting between 9-12 again so I push the key in and the meter goes down to around 8.What is going on with this motor, battery, loose connection?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Mudcat27]

Need help

[ChampioNman]

Get rid of the wing nuts and put on some nylon insert lock nuts. Or lock washers and SS hex nuts.

[Mudcat27]

Thanks Champ,

Will do, It really worried me when I saw the gauges acting up. I just replaced the rectifier in the spring of 2006 and was hoping it would be a simple fix insted of majpr expense.

Mudcat