Tacometer AC or DC

[dnej]

Well, didnt do any good that way, maybe someone can point me in the right direction , to find out if I need an AC or DC Tachometer.
I want to install a tachometer in my boat. The motor is a two cylinder, and has a small bore capacitor discharge (CDI) ignition system.
The charge system consists of a lighting coil, rectifier to convert the power from AC to DC to charge the battery and run lights.
What type of Meter should I purchase, AC or DC.What cost?
Regards David



Who is the best marine electrics guy on southside, who could install a taco on my 2 cylinder, Mariner ( Made by Yamaha)
What type do I buy.
David

[dnej]

Anyone have an answer?

[basserman]

ask a dealer of that brand of motor
sorry ???

[dnej]

Done that, confushion reigns, some say AC some say DC. I think it should be DC.
Someone mentioned a good Marine electrics person onthe north side, but this was along time ago.Palumo?
David

[merv]

i picked one up from solas propellers at maroochydore for my yamaha 40hp .they are a small digital taco ,you wind the lead around the plug leads a few times and your in business, they have a hr meter on them as well $120.00 i payed for mine you can give them a call on 07 54790955, steve is the owner should only cost a couple of $ postage [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]