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Old February 11th, 2008, 02:03 PM
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Lightbulb Tach Issues

I just purchased a 1991 Trophy 2302 and the tach isn't working. The original 150hp was replaced about two years ago with a 1998 Mercury 175hp (Offshore). The tach worked before the engine swap. I have power to the tach and the needle does move when the ignition is turned ON. It just reads zero when the engine is started and running. Any ideas???
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Old February 12th, 2008, 09:09 PM
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Default Re: Tach Issues

Evinrude motor is a 12pole / 6 pulse motor. Check out the Mercury engine forum for the # of pulses a Mercury 175hp 1998 puts out. Check the back of the tach if there is a setting for that. If not, you will need to replace the tach.
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Old February 13th, 2008, 08:12 AM
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Will do. Thanks!
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Tach is working

Turns out the tach wasn't wired correctly.
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