Elgin 40-Rectifier Assy

Posted by jerry (63.200.164.218) on November 10, 2003 at 11:34:09:

I've just purchased a 1962 elgin boat with motor (elgin 40 hp). It started up fine, the only thing is that the rectifier started smoking once the battery was hooked up. Is that from just sitting for so long or is the part bad? Can I run the boat anyway?

Thanks in advance.