Tach problems!!!

couger300

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1995 Johnson 90hp j90tleor, tach hasn't worked since I've owned this boat and I finally am getting around to really getting the boat in good running condition. I replaced the reg/rectifier today as the charging system wasn't working as well as the tach, hoping that would solve both issues. Charging system works but tach doesn't. There is nothing in my manual about trouble shooting it. I've tried every setting on the back of the tach. No luck. It is getting 12v with the key on and about 3.5 to the rev/pulse while running. If I smack the thing it will shoot up to high noon and stick with the engine running. I'm lost. Any thing else I can try? Can anyone post a link to where I can't get a replacement? I've looked and really don't know what to look for. Thanks for your time guys!
 

gm280

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Re: Tach problems!!!

Maybe post a few pictures for us to see for ideas... both front AND back of the gauge...
 

gm280

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Re: Tach problems!!!


Okay when you smacked the tach that just made the movement go up and it stuck there. It is still not working. Is that a Faria tach? If so maybe you can have them repair it if you want to keep the model for your setup. If you have no particular interest in keeping that look, you could buy another one with similar looks and install it... I would suggest you could take it apart and fix it but unless you totally understand how it works, that wouldn't work... The reason I wanted to see the back was to see the hookup. Yours looks pretty secure, and I think you already checked those connections as well... May be time for a new one...
 

couger300

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Re: Tach problems!!!

when I smacked it the needle shot to straight up and down. connections were good. as for the brand I have no idea. I will include a pic of the only sticker on the thing. I will buy a new one. I just have no idea what to get. Just a universal jobby?tach5.jpg
 
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