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Old September 17th, 2009, 05:32 PM
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Default tach install on 1977 115hp mercury straight 6?

what kind of tach do i need and what the best way to connect it? staright to motor or the the mercury throttle box. Thnaks
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Old September 17th, 2009, 10:34 PM
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Default Re: tach install on 1977 115hp mercury straight 6?

Pretty much any marine tach (auto type tachs won't work) with a selectable "pole" input (6 pole, 12 pole etc). Depending on the controller you have, all the tach signals you need should be right there already. You will just need a tach harness to run from the controller to the tach at the dash.
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Old September 18th, 2009, 09:59 AM
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Thanks Moody B
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