BigNuge
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- Nov 29, 2018
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Howdy folks. I recently bought an 88 Startcraft with the original Johnson 88 on it. The motor is in good shape, but has a bad starter. I have a new starter on order, and expect it in a couple days.
Leading up to the arrival of the starter, I have been cleaning up electrical on the boat. Previous owners hacked it up pretty bad, but didn't touch the OEM wiring for the motor. One thing I noticed is that the OEM (OMC) digital tach does not light up at all when the key is turned on. Is this supposed to light up when the key is turned to the "on" position? With a bad starter I haven't been able to run the motor and test the tach during engine run.
If, in fact, the tach is supposed to light up with the ignition turned on then I will check voltages and whatnot. If I find voltages correct then I would assume the tach is bad. If it is bad, I will have to replace it with an aftermarket one I'm sure. Does anyone know if I can use any brand of aftermarket tach? I am looking at rebuilding the whole helm station, all gauges and switches. I'd like to get matching gauges of the same manufacturer and series (looking at the Faria Coral Series).
Thanks for any information/help!
Leading up to the arrival of the starter, I have been cleaning up electrical on the boat. Previous owners hacked it up pretty bad, but didn't touch the OEM wiring for the motor. One thing I noticed is that the OEM (OMC) digital tach does not light up at all when the key is turned on. Is this supposed to light up when the key is turned to the "on" position? With a bad starter I haven't been able to run the motor and test the tach during engine run.
If, in fact, the tach is supposed to light up with the ignition turned on then I will check voltages and whatnot. If I find voltages correct then I would assume the tach is bad. If it is bad, I will have to replace it with an aftermarket one I'm sure. Does anyone know if I can use any brand of aftermarket tach? I am looking at rebuilding the whole helm station, all gauges and switches. I'd like to get matching gauges of the same manufacturer and series (looking at the Faria Coral Series).
Thanks for any information/help!