mid 70's-80's omc controls ?

[BIGcarpy50]

just picked up a great deal on remanufactured controls for 60$
they work great but i have no idea what the little plug below the key on the box is for. it says 5 amp max. also where does the power for the box come into play. is it back in the motor or do i hook up the batt to the controls itself someplace.

 

[Tacklewasher]

Re: mid 70's-80's omc controls ?

The plug (3 wire) is your tach connection. Power comes from the motor connection.

Nice find for $60.

 

[BIGcarpy50]

Re: mid 70's-80's omc controls ?

thanks thats what i figured, do you know where i can find a tach woth that hook up do the sell OEM ones

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: mid 70's-80's omc controls ?

Teleflex will have one for your setup. You can probably buy one right here at iboats. There will be quite a few other internet businesses selling them too. If you are in a hurry, your local OMC/BRP dealer will have them.

 

[ezeke]

Re: mid 70's-80's omc controls ?

The harness to use the plug for the tachometer comes with the correct kit from OMC/BRP available from your local dealer. It is an expensive option for aftermarket tachometers:
http://www.iboats.com/Marine_Store/...**********.308578136--submit.x.36--submit.y.8

The rest of the control wiring is presented well in the diagrams at this thread: http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/ignitionSwitch.html