tack

lt210

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eney one tell me how to hook up a tack on a 1967 merc.500 50hp my boat had a 30 hp nisson and i put a 50 hp 1967 merc.500 on it the tack in the dash has 4 contacks on it i think # 1 says b+ and #2said not used and #3 says g for tack and #4 says ground i think #3 is to hook to motor but where .there was a paper in the tack and this is all it says thanks the 30 hp nisson was a 1989 modle.
 

RICKRICK1

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Re: tack

The 67 50hp came with magneto ignition. thw tack you have will not work with it. Several have suggested Tiny Tach's. I use a tach that was made for auto's with magneto ignition from local auto parts place. Basically you need a different tach.
 

Virago85

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Mar 7, 2004
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Re: tack

I have a 1977 mercury 175 blackmax serl# 04301235 what kind of tach do I need the one I have is screwed
 
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