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piemma

05-10-2011 08:09 AM

Tach question

My tach on my new boat stopped working, frozen at 1500 RPMs. How do I know whether it's the tach gauge or the tach head on the motor?
New tach is around $100 with tax. I have no idea what a tach head would cost. It's a Faria gauge and a Yami 115 4 stroke.

I don't want to buy a gauge and find out it doesn't solve the problem. Usually you cannot bring back electronics once you open the package and try them.

Rockfish9

05-10-2011 08:38 AM

Be sure the engine is charging.. if the rectifier is bad, the tach will not work either...

wrench

05-10-2011 12:25 PM

If it's the tach you might want to contact Faria.

http://www.faria-instruments.com/sit...e_warranty.pdf

piemma

05-10-2011 04:51 PM

Thanks guys. Appreciate the help

quick decision

05-10-2011 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piemma (Post 857715)

Thanks guys. Appreciate the help

does it light up?

piemma

05-10-2011 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quick decision (Post 857730)

does it light up?

Yep it lights up and I know the alternator is working because the batteries stay charged.

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