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Re: Tach/Dwell meter
I realize this is a really old thread but it still comes up near the top when searching for info on how to use an automotive tach/dwell meter on an outboard and I believe the info stated above is incorrect. I believe that you CAN quite easily use an old auto tach/dwell...
I have a 1975 70hp Evinrude. I just got it running after it sat for a while, at least 3 years. I had cleaned the carbs as part of restoring it to running status. I took out the idle orifices and sprayed cleaner in there and in the vent holes and bowl drain hole. That made it so it would run...
