Tach jumping/misreading Evinrude 200 Ocean Pro

wespants

Seaman
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My tach jumps around and sometimes creeps up and reads way high, then falls back down. The battery seems to still be receiving a charge from the engine, so does this mean it is the tach and not the voltage regulator? It is a '98 Evinrude 200 Ocean Pro.<br />Any input is greatly appreciated.
 

Salty Sal

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Re: Tach jumping/misreading Evinrude 200 Ocean Pro

Check the harness that goes to the contol box . Make sure all of your connections are tight and clean. Sometimes this is the very beggining stage of a failing regulator.
 

wespants

Seaman
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Re: Tach jumping/misreading Evinrude 200 Ocean Pro

I'll check and clean connections and see if that makes a difference. Thanks!
 
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