Need help with Tach setting number of pulses for my motor 40HP

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Spikeo

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I'm installing a new tach. What are the # of Pulses for my 1997 Mercury it's a 40 HP 2 stroke 4 cylinder. Model 40ELO
Ser# 0G483208.
 
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Re: Need help with Tach setting number of pulses for my motor 40HP

You have a 12 pole alternator which produces 6 pulses per engine rev. So 6P is the proper setting.
 
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Re: Need help with Tach setting number of pulses for my motor 40HP

Thanks Silvertip
 
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