1972 johnson 50hp tach

[rookie456]

I would like to add a tach onto my 72 johnson 50 hp electric start. It seems that there are a lot of tachs to choose from and they range in price. Can someone tell me if I need a certain type of tach for my engine?

 

[eavega]

Re: 1972 johnson 50hp tach

You need a tach with a 6P setting. Three basic connections in the back; +12V (purple wire), Ground, and the grey signal wire that should be in the remote control (might be taped up if the engine has never had a tach). There may be an additional connection if the tach you purchase is illuminated.

Rgds

Eric

 

[boobie]

Re: 1972 johnson 50hp tach

That mtr would require 5 P position on the tach.

 

[rookie456]

Re: 1972 johnson 50hp tach

I do not see 5 p or 6 p called out in any description of tachometers that I have looked at. Does anyone know if part # 0177103 will work for a 1972 johnson 50 hp model 50esl72?

 

[phipps]

Re: 1972 johnson 50hp tach

Are you looking at automotive tachs? There is a difference and like everything else "marine" ours are more expensive.

 

[rookie456]

Re: 1972 johnson 50hp tach

It is a tach made by johnson/evinrude/brp. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=360716209988. That is a link to an ebay listing for it.