Temporary tacho
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Topic: Temporary tacho
Posted By: BigMike
Subject: Temporary tacho
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2014 at 3:26pm
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Is there such a thing, as a tacho you can attach to your outboard but only temporarily? I have a 1996 df9.9 4s suzuki and I don't think its revving high enough. I have seen tachos for cars that have a loop that goes around a spark plug lead and uses the pulse to work out revs, is there something like this for boats and if so does anyone know where I could borrow one from or rent one? Thanks in advance Mike |
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Posted By: Blindspot
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2014 at 4:33pm
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Doubt you can rent them but you can order them from the states. tinytach.com Think from memory it was about $50US I run one on my tiller handle, got it for engine hours and prop selection. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Steps
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2014 at 4:53pm
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yep about 35 bucks go on trade me.... all thats needed is the one thin wire coiled around a spark plug HT lead loose about 4 or 5 times. I got one to check my dash tach that I suspect was wrong at hi rpms.... I also tested against my automotive tach and was accurate, except on the 2 stroke was 1/2 the actual rpms. It also records motor running time Have a hazy idea saw them at smart marine also????? |
Posted By: Dohboy
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2014 at 5:23pm
I have one from trade me works great ------------- www.acewash.co.nz |
Steps wrote:Posted By: Dohboy
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2014 at 5:25pm
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/radio-electronics/auction-693794601.htm ------------- www.acewash.co.nz |
Posted By: Steps
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2014 at 8:39am
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Yep thats the tach..... I sealed mine up with silicone. |
Posted By: BigMike
Date Posted: 13 Feb 2014 at 10:11am
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Thanks guys, I will order one now Mike |