How do I wire a tach?

zacros2020

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I need to install a tach for a '99 90 HP merc. I do not have a wiring diagram. Can anyone offer any advise.
 

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Re: How do I wire a tach?

Four connections on the tach. Ground goes to the ground terminal of any other instrument or the ground buss. +12V from any 12V circuit thats active with the ignition switch ON. The light terminal can connect to the light terminal on any other instrument. The "Sense" terminal is the tach signal from the rectifier/regulator.
 

zacros2020

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Re: How do I wire a tach?

How do you locate the wire for tach signal from the rectifier/regulator? I do not have a wiring diagram for this motor. Thanks for your help.
 

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Re: How do I wire a tach?

Typically the tach signal is sent through the grey wire in the harness, up to the remote control. Does your remote control system have the external connection point for the instrument cluster wiring? Likely depends on what type of controls you have.
 

zacros2020

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Re: How do I wire a tach?

Will a Faria 7000 tach fit this engine (99 90HP Merc)?
 

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Re: How do I wire a tach?

In all likelyhood yes it will work. They are pretty much universal now. The Faria website states that the 7000rpm models are for outboards and the 6000rpm models are for I/O or inboards. You will need to set the selector switch on the back of the tach to match your motors specific ignition system. Faria has a good reference section on their website. Got my Faria tach off e-bay for $26.00 brand new. Might want to take a look and save yourself some money.
 

zacros2020

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Re: How do I wire a tach?

That's were I found the one I was thinking about buying. Ebay is a wonderful place. Thanks for your help.
 
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