1985 185HP Evinrude. Tach gave out, replaced with new one (teleflex) set to 6 pulse, still no signal. Tested continuity of signal wire from tach to engine terminal strip, all good.
Tested Stator per instructions @ this link
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=190636
Tach did not work even on the yellow wires at the terminal. So here's my question before I go spending MORE money! :facepalm: Is it just the rectifier/regulator, or could it be the stator not giving the regulator any juice in the first place? The engine runs fine and strong but then again it's probably working off of the battery. I tested voltage at the battery and it's not increasing even under acceleration. So how do I find out if the stator is working and what am I looking for AC or DC on which wire?
Tested Stator per instructions @ this link
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=190636
Tach did not work even on the yellow wires at the terminal. So here's my question before I go spending MORE money! :facepalm: Is it just the rectifier/regulator, or could it be the stator not giving the regulator any juice in the first place? The engine runs fine and strong but then again it's probably working off of the battery. I tested voltage at the battery and it's not increasing even under acceleration. So how do I find out if the stator is working and what am I looking for AC or DC on which wire?