Tach Issues

[rm]

I just purchased a 1991 Trophy 2302 and the tach isn't working. The original 150hp was replaced about two years ago with a 1998 Mercury 175hp (Offshore). The tach worked before the engine swap. I have power to the tach and the needle does move when the ignition is turned ON. It just reads zero when the engine is started and running. Any ideas???

 

[angus63]

Re: Tach Issues

Evinrude motor is a 12pole / 6 pulse motor. Check out the Mercury engine forum for the # of pulses a Mercury 175hp 1998 puts out. Check the back of the tach if there is a setting for that. If not, you will need to replace the tach.
Good luck

 

[rm]

Re: Tach Issues

Will do. Thanks!

 

[rm]

Re: Tach Issues

Tach is working

Turns out the tach wasn't wired correctly.