SmartCraft Link Gauges

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2001 150HP Optimax. I ordered a set of SC-100 link gauges only to find that they are not compatible with my motor. The Mercury parts catalog states: "For 2001 Optimax outboards. The parts guy said, "This is it." Too bad he didn't read further because the next sentence reads: "For 2002 and later Optimax V6 EFI".<br /><br />The SC-100 connectors do not fit my big tach or speedometer connector. I asked Mercury about this and they quoted the parts catalog. I asked what the extra plug on the speedometer harness was for and am still waiting for the reply.<br /><br />Purpose of this post:<br /><br />Does anyone have a 2001 Optimax V6 with 2-1/8" direct reading link gauges installed? If so, do they plug directly into your speedometer harness? If not, how are they connected?<br /><br />The first photo shows the link gauge connectors.<br />The second one shows the extra connector in the speedometer harness. No way they'll connect.<br /><br />

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Re: SmartCraft Link Gauges

Mercury's reply:<br /><br />The extra connector on the harness is for a second tach. There are no link gauges for a 2001 Optimax V6; only from 2002 and later.<br /><br />Looks like I'll have to do it the hard way and install direct-reading gauges.