rev counter ( tachometer help needed

[piperdog]

hello,ive a 1978 ,3 cylinder ,65 hp blueband,ive picked up a secondhand quicksilver rev counter ( serial: 79 909430284 ).on the back theres settings for 4 cyl.6 cyl.8cyl and 12 idle alter,can this be used for a 3 cylinder ,,thanks piperdog

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: rev counter ( tachometer help needed

You might try it and find out.

Most of those motors used a 12 pole alternator setting.

 

[piperdog]

Re: rev counter ( tachometer help needed

hoping not to sound too thick ,but is that the answer to my question and is this tachometer suitable

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: rev counter ( tachometer help needed

Hard to say without knowing a lot more about the tach. But if its going to work it will be on the 12 setting.

 

[piperdog]

Re: rev counter ( tachometer help needed

thanks for reply ,what other imformation can i give ,would you know if there is a website for quicksilver ,ref. downloads..thanks

 

[sschefer]

Re: rev counter ( tachometer help needed

thanks for reply ,what other imformation can i give ,would you know if there is a website for quicksilver ,ref. downloads..thanks

Look here - http://www.mercurymarine.com/serviceandwarranty/outboardfaqs/electrical.php#4

You have 12 poles and your switch should be on 4 (ie 3*4=12) the 6p setting is for a V6 I believe.