Tachometer not working

 On my boat that i have just purchased a western craft 525 with a 90 hp 2 stroke outboard there is a tacho on the dash but it doesent work. What should I be looking at as to why it is not working any help will be most grateful cheers thanks

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Wire

Fri, 2016-02-26 04:03

Any wires coming off the back of the tachometer? Should be 2, 1 negative and the other comes from motor or forward control box. This wire is normally grey and comes off starter or ignition system. Heaps of info on net.

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read this - What brand motor mate?

Fri, 2016-02-26 11:43

 could not load pic, so check new topic called Tacho mate..

 

 

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 My bad it's an Evirude

Fri, 2016-02-26 12:35

 My bad it's an Evirude

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 Looks like I might need a

Mon, 2016-03-14 18:51

 Looks like I might need a new regulator/rectifier as my batteries are not charging as well the tachometer works when I take the grey wire off terminal strip and put it on yellow/ grey wire from stator.  So I will have to get some one to replace this for me and hopefully all is good. 90hp v4 2stroke evinrude 1990 

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good on ya...

Mon, 2016-03-14 19:04

 sounds like you got it sussed. Couldn't you order and replace the stator yourself? Seem to be doin well so far.