Help Installing Hour meter

[bassin51]

I have just purchased an hour meter to install on my 115hp Evinrude, 96. Just had the engine rebuilt, and wanted to keep up with my usage. I understand that I need a power source, that is activated by the ignition switch. I can't seem to find one. Do I have to go into the control box, or could I use the power going to the tach. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[howster]

Re: Help Installing Hour meter

you dould try going off the gas gauge that should be pretty easy thats what i would try<br /><br />good luck

 

[bassin51]

Re: Help Installing Hour meter

My gas gauge is opperated by a master switch, not the igniting switch. I really do not want to put it on the master switch, sometimes it get accidentally turned on..

 

[Hooty]

Re: Help Installing Hour meter

Find a purple wire out of the control. This is an accessory wire, hot when the switch is on.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[denniz]

Re: Help Installing Hour meter

Second that Hootie