What is a stator? What does it do?

[Dr. Phil]

Thanks guys! Trying to expand my knowledge of outboard engines

Phil

 

[Dr. Phil]

Thanks guys! Trying to expand my knowledge of outboard engines

Phil

 

[175checkmate]

The stator is under the flywheel on the older engine's. The new ones have an alternator.
The stator provides charging current out put, the current is then regulated throught the regulator then on to the batt's.
Good for maintaining charge on the batt's but not to good for anything else.