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How to mount a tachometer in a standard case?

How to mount a tachometer in a standard case?

Cut a 3-3/8” dia hole in the dash and mount the tachometer with the backclamp supplied. For connectorized cases be sure to cut a .175” wide by .115” deep notch to accept the key on the case. See detail on next page. (See diagram on the next page for connections) Standard Case 5.

Where do you hook up a tach on an outboard?

On most late model outboards, a tach hook-up wire can be found at the control box. Tach plug-in harnesses are sometimes available from the engine manufacturer to simplify the hook-up. 7. Connect a wire to the tach stud marked “GND” (ground) and secure with a nut and lockwasher.

What kind of speedometer is SC 1000 tachometer?

SC 1000 Tachometer/Speedometer © 2018 Mercury Marine SC 1000 Tachometer/Speedometer 518 eng eng

How can I change the number of Poles on my tachometer?

Using a small screwdriver, SLIGHTLY depress and turn the selector switch on the back of the tachometer to the correct position to match the number of poles in the alternator (see label on the side of the tachometer). Depressing the switch too hard may cause damage to the tachometer!

Is there a wire harness for a tachometer?

This is due to the different configurations of speedometer & tachometer terminal arrangements. You will also find a separate black wire harness which is intended for lighting ground for the 4 smaller gauges. Of the main wire harness, you will notice there are two halves to this harness.

On most late model outboards, a tach hook-up wire can be found at the control box. Tach plug-in harnesses are sometimes available from the engine manufacturer to simplify the hook-up. 7. Connect a wire to the tach stud marked “GND” (ground) and secure with a nut and lockwasher.

Cut a 3-3/8” dia hole in the dash and mount the tachometer with the backclamp supplied. For connectorized cases be sure to cut a .175” wide by .115” deep notch to accept the key on the case. See detail on next page. (See diagram on the next page for connections) Standard Case 5.

Do you need to remove wires from PCM connectors?

BLOCKS HIGHLIGHTED LIKE THIS, ARE WIRES THAT CAN BE REMOVED FROM PCM CONNECTORS, NOT NEEDED. Note: Removing all of these will result in a non-emissions friendly harness.

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Ruth Doyle