Part search and install help

[Tmacular]

I currently own a 1975 chrysler outboard 555hg. I am searching for a Tach to install on it. Cant seem to find any sites that have them in stock. Can I use any tach?

As far as installation, which wires off of my motor are for the tach?

 

[NMShooter]

Re: Part search and install help

You'll need to know how many poles the stator on your outboard has. I think there is a likely possibility that you have 20 poles (search around on this site and check). If so, that complicates things as nobody seems to make new tachs for 20 poles.

I found one for my Force on ebay for $50 shipped a month ago.

 

[NMShooter]

Re: Part search and install help

Oh... the wire on my force was purple. Check on your engine, and look for a small-ish (14ga or so) wire that comes off of the rectifier to the terminal block on your engine. If your are lucky, the terminal block is labeled.

 

[Tmacular]

Re: Part search and install help

Thanks for your response shooter. I will have to look at the wiring but I do believe I saw a purple one on there. Not sure about the stator but will look into it. I actually had a bigger problem arise when doing an overview and now have to fix that first.