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Installation Instructions
Outboard Motor Tachometer

& Tach/Hourmeter
CAUTION: Disconnect the battery during installation. Tighten nuts on the backclamp only slightly more than you can tighten with
your fingers. Six inch-pounds of torque is sufficient. Overtightening may result in damage to the instrument and may void your
warranty.
1. Location: The tachometer should be located at least 18 from a magnetic compass. Some interference (erratic operation)
may be noticed on the tachometer during radio transmissions. This will neither damage a Faria tachometer nor affect
accuracy when not transmitting.
2. Be certain to use stranded, insulated wire not lighter than 18AWG that is approved for marine use.
3. 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! Be sure the selector switch has locked into the detent
at the correct position by slightly rotating the switch back and forth with the screwdriver.
If the number of poles is not known, consult the Outboard Tachometer Application chart or call Faria Marine Instruments at
(860) 848-9271 with make, model, HP, and year of the motor.
4. 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
Connectorized Case
5. Connect a wire to the tach stud marked BAT (battery) and

secure with a nut and lockwasher. Connect the opposite
end to a 12VDC circuit that is activated by the ignition
switch. It is recommended that insulated wire terminals,
preferably ring type, be used on all connections to the
tach, except the light, which requires a 1/4 insulated
female blade terminal.6. Connect a wire to the tach stud
marked SIG (signal) and secure with a nut and
lockwasher. Connect the opposite end to a terminal or
wire originating from the unrectified side of the alternator.
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.
5. Insert a wire with appropriate contact to the Tachometer

Signal function of the connector. Connect the opposite end
to the terminal or wire originating from the unrectified side
of the alternator. On most late model outboards, a
tachometer hookup wire can be found at the control box.
Tachometer plug-in harnesses are sometimes available
from the engine manufacturer to simplify the hookup.
7. Connect a wire to the tach stud marked GND (ground)

and secure with a nut and lockwasher. Connect opposite
end to the boats electrical ground, generally available in
several locations at or near the instrument panel.
8. Connect the blade terminal adjacent to the twist-out light
assembly to the positive + side of the boats instrument
lighting circuit. No separate ground is required for lighting.
9. Reconnect the battery.
6. Insert a wire with the appropriate contact to the + (positive)

function of the connector. Connect the opposite end to a
12Vdc circuit that is activated by the ignition switch.
7. Insert a wire with appropriate contact to the ground function
of the connector. Connect the opposite end to the boats
electrical ground, generally available in several locations at
or near the instrument panel.
8. Insert a wire with appropriate contact to the light function of
the connector. Connect the opposite end to the positive
portion of the lighting circuit. Insert the connector into the
back of the case.
Deutsch Connector
Packard Connector
Hookup
P1.1
P1.2
P1.3
P1.4
P1.5
P1.6
Function
+ Positive
Lights
Tachometer Signal
N/C
N/C
Ground
Hookup
P1.A
P1.B
P1.C
P1.D
Function
+ Positive
Lights
Ground
Tachometer Signal
Connector
Contact
Wedge Lock
Plug
DT06-6S
1062-16-0122
W6S
114017
Connector
Contact
Plug
12162189
12124075
12034413
NOTE:
a. To change light bulb, twist black socket assembly one-eighth turn counterclockwise until it pops out. Bulb pulls straight out of
assembly. It is a GE No. 194 instrument lamp.
b. If your Tachometer is equipped with an hourmeter, the hourmeter will be energized when the the engine is running.
For technical assistance, contact Faria Marine Instruments Customer Service between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Eastern time weekdays at (860) 848-9271 or (800) 473-2742.
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Standard Case Wire connections
Connectorized Case Wire connections

Deutsch Connector Case
3-3/8 dia.
Notch
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Outboard Tachometer
Applications
Make / Year
Model
Chrysler
1968 - 1983
Force
1984 - 1999
35 HP, 70 HP & up
55 & 60 HP
50 HP through early 1987 (A,B models)
35 HP (1986 & later)
40 HP (1991 & later)
50 HP (1992 B models & later)
Some older Force
70 HP (1991 & later)
engines are 20 pole
90 - 120 HP L-Drive (1991 B & later)
(see note f.)
145 HP L-Drive (1991 & later)
BF 75/100A, BF 8A, BF 9.9/15A HP
Honda
Through 2008
BF 25/30, BF 75/90 HP
Older tiller models
BF 40/50 (2006 and later)
BF 115 /130 HP
require Honda jumper
BF 135/150 HP, BF 200/225 HP
wire 32197-ZH8-003,
BF 40/50 HP require
BF 35/45, BF 40/50 HP (thru 2005)
06383-ZV5-316
BF 8D/9.9D, BF 15D/ 20D
Tach Kit (thru 2005)
(Includes Power Thrust Models)
18,25,48,60HP Mariner through 1983
Mercury/Mariner
1977 - 2008
8, 9.9, 15 and 25 HP (4 stroke)(after1998-2004)
(See note "e")
Less than 40 HP - All Before 1999
40 HP(serial # 582399 and before)
*Use Tach adapter
8, 9.9(Before 1999 and after 2005)& 50HP (4 stroke)
#17461A9
6 to 25 HP 1999 & up, *2002 & up
Service #17461T9
25 HP & 30 HP (4 stroke)
**Use Tach adapter
MM #17461A8 or A10 40 HP (after serial # 582399)
Service #56-883040A1 45 HP (1987), 50-60 HP (4 stroke EFI)
50 HP & above, ** 75, 90,115 HP (4 stroke EFI)
SmartCraft requires AGI 135, 150, 200, 225 HP, DI
converter for Analog
3.0L EFI 225 & 250 HP
Gauges.
Pro Max 3.0L 300 HP EFI
9.9 HP -15 HP 4 stroke after 2001
Evinrude/Johnson
All 2 cylinders less than 70 HP
1977 - 2008
for 88 HP {90} &
9.9 HP & 15 HP (2 cylinder) (4 stroke)
112 HP {115} a
25-35 HP 3 CYL
voltage reg. kit
40-50 HP, 2 cylinder (1993 & later)
is recommended.
60 HP, 3 cylinder (1985 & later)
A System Check Tach 70 HP & greater, including sea drives
or 2" gauge is required All FICHT models
All E-Tech 40 HP - 250 HP
Less than 55 HP - All
Suzuki
through 2008
60 HP, 65 HP thru 1985
A System Monitor Tach 50 - 60 HP Cabrea
or 2" gauge is required DF 4 through 30 (4 stroke)
25 HP & 30 HP (1993 & later)
55 HP & 65 HP (1985 & later)
75 HP & up (1985 & later)
75 HP and up (Cabrea)
115 HP and up (1988 & later)
DF 40 through DF 250, DFV6 (4 stroke)
Tohatsu / Nissan
through 2008
(See note "e").
Yamaha
1984 - 2008
V8 four stroke will not
support a conventional
tachometer.
(2 strokes) 8 HP, 9.8, 9.9, 15, 18, 25, 30, 40C (all 2 cylinder)
All TLDI 40 through 115
(2 strokes) M40D,40D2, 50D, 50D2, 70B and C, 90A (all 3 cylinder)
(2 strokes) 115 HP, 120 HP, 140 HP (all 4 cyl.)
(4 strokes) 8, 9.8, 9.9, 15, 18, 25 & 30 HP, EFI 25, 30
6 HP - 25 HP (2 cyl '84-'87), F/T 9.9 ('85-'91)
C25 - C55 (2 cyl) Except C30 (2cyl '93-'97)
F/T 9.9 (MID '92 on), C30-C70 (3 cyl)
C30 (2 cyl '93-'97), 25 HP (3 cyl),
25 H P (2 cyl, '88-'05)
C/P/E 30-70, F15, F20
F/T 25-F250, HPDI 150-300, 80-SX250
F/T 9.9 (early '92), C75-C150, P75-P200
V /V X 150-250, F15C/F20
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# of Poles
12
20
8
12
Notes:
a. 6000 RPM tachs are for Inboard & I/O gas
engine applications only
b. 7000 RPM & 8000 RPM tachs are for all
outboard motor applications only. 20 Pole
Tachs are no longer available.
c. Electrical pulses per revolution are equal
to 1/2 the number of alternator poles.
4
6
12
4
6
10
12
6
10
12
d. Older model outboards (prior to 1977)

may have the tach signal wire originating at
the ignition system though they are alternator
equipped. All alternator tachometers may be
used on these systems by disconnecting the
tach signal wire at the engine and connecting
that wire to the unrectified alternator signal at
the rectifier. Be certain the number of
alternator poles match the tachometer pole
setting of the tach.
e. TOHATSU recommends, when using
aftermarket tachs on TLDI engines, using
indictor light kit part number 3Y9762510 and
Harness 3T5710420. Strong alternator
interference on some TOHATSU / NISSAN
outboards and some pre 2001 Mercury 90HP
outboards may require wiring a .1mf, 100
volt non-polarized capacitor between the
signal and ground stud terminals.
f. Faria no longer makes a 20 pole tach.
7000 RPM Outboard Tach

6
12
4
6
12
OB ALT SWITCH SETTING

1 - 4 POLE
2 - 6 POLE
3 - 8 POLE
4 - 10 POLE
5 - 12 POLE
SLIGHTLY DEPRESS WHILE TURNING
6000 RPM w/12 Pole option

4
6
12
ENG. CYL. SWITCH SETTING

1 - 4 CYL
2 - 6 CYL
3 - 8 CYL
4 - 12 POLE OB ALT
SLIGHTLY DEPRESS WHILE TURNING

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Installation Instructions

Outboard Motor Tachometer

5. Connect a wire to the tach stud marked BAT (battery) and

5. Insert a wire with appropriate contact to the Tachometer

7. Connect a wire to the tach stud marked GND (ground)

9. Reconnect the battery.

6. Insert a wire with the appropriate contact to the + (positive)

Standard Case Wire connections

Connectorized Case Wire connections

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d. Older model outboards (prior to 1977)

7000 RPM Outboard Tach

OB ALT SWITCH SETTING

6000 RPM w/12 Pole option

ENG. CYL. SWITCH SETTING

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