Looking for Tachometer for 1960 Johnson 40.H.P

[Saskatoon2005]

I have an RDS-22 which is a 1961 Johnson 40 H.P. outboard. I am looking for any type of tachometer that I can use with it. Any help in this mater would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for your help.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Looking for Tachometer for 1960 Johnson 40.H.P

This one will do it...<br /><br /> tinytach.com

 

[Saskatoon2005]

Re: Looking for Tachometer for 1960 Johnson 40.H.P

Great, now when I buy it, can someone please give me detailed information on how to install this gauge all the way to the dash. I need to moniter it on the water (or I would really like to). Thank-you again for your help.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Looking for Tachometer for 1960 Johnson 40.H.P

Try here....They are pretty simple to install..<br /><br /> web page

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Looking for Tachometer for 1960 Johnson 40.H.P

If you *really* want an analog tach, and you have some background in building simple electronic circuits, you can try this:<br /><br /> http://forums.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=28;t=036529 <br />(Nov 13 post has the final schematic)<br /><br />Tinytach is the simple and affordable way to go though. Make sure you tell them what you need it for (I think they attach an optional filter) and how long a pickup extension you need. Reports generally say they're very helpful on the phone, but often don't reply to email for some reason.

 

[surlyjoe]

Re: Looking for Tachometer for 1960 Johnson 40.H.P

I am have bben searching for a tach for my 1960 40hp for a couple weeks now, I even bought one off e-bay, but turns out its for a '72. anyway the tiny tach is sweet, but I really don't like the idea of wunning another wire in the splashwell, and it has a 6' lead standard, so u need to special order the lenghth, plus it would be the newest thing on my boat by about 30 years. I have considered mounting it under the cowell just to prop the thing, but like you I woould really like a needle gauge on the dash.<br /> <br />I am still gonna try and get one that works shuffling them around on e-bay, but I will probably end up doing the converter these guys came up with if I dont find one soon.