Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII

Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19733

alloriginal Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 48 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	I would like to install a Tach on my motor. I think I read somewhere that I can do this from the key switch on my selectricshift. Also would like to find a old tach to go with the boat. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19734

professor Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 758 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 1	Is there a grey wire up there near the key switch ? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19735

alloriginal Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 48 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	I'll have to check. Is that the one? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19736

Oceans2 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 247 Karma: 26 Thank you received: 0	You might like to check this thread in the J.E.G.O.'s forum. www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/j-e-g-o-s-place/rpm-gauge-hook-up Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19756

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Well now I found the installation instructions for alternator equipped models with electric shift in my papers I got with the boat. It has all the information for connecting the tach. And it is a gray wire. I wonder if I should copy this and post it? Should I do it here or is there a place to post it?

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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19764

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Very nice looking Glaspar and Starflite, AO! The JEGO (Johnson, Evinrude, Gale, OMC) forum would probably be more appropriate for the install instructions. (Thanks for sharing them with everyone, BTW.) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19767

alloriginal Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 48 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Mark, The motor has 7 hrs. on it. I sent the info to the library forum. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19768

elgindave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 683 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	I love how the dash layout is. Are you going to change the radio to a AM/FM CD player or AM/FM 8 track of that era? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19769

alloriginal Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 48 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Neither. That's going to stay. Just need a tach so i can get the right prop on her. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19770

Ponyboy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 605 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 0	there is an airguide NOS in the box on ebay now.mdl 1024 Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19771

alloriginal Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 48 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks I'll check it out. I looked it up. I like it. I made an offer. 65.00 as is seemed a little high. But I made an offer. Thanks for the heads up. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19772

elgindave Offline Contributing Member Posts: 683 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 0	Yep, A tach is more useful than a sound system to get your boat and motor tuned in the right RPMs. I got to get one installed on my 55 Homelite powered pontoon. The stereo is already installed. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19774

alloriginal Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 48 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	I get alot of comments on the radio so i'll have to bring something portable. Or find a good ol Am oldies station. But now I found a chart in my paper work that came with the boat. Might not even need a tach. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19825

alloriginal Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 48 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Pony boy, Got the tach for 35 bucks. That tacks care of that. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19828

Ponyboy Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 605 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 0	it will look good with all the rest of the shiney chrome, That is one great looking glasspar Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19837

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Still may not mount it. I hate to change anything on it. Just like those rooster tails, I'd love to have them but hate to put holes in the boat. I'm going to take the original prop off and replace it with the 10 11 prop. It seems like it will do me better and besides I don't see the white ones anymore. They are all black.

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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19845

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Still may not mount it. I hate to change anything on it.

You can always buy or make a bracket to mount the tachometer under the dash, so you don't have to drill/cut any holes. I understand and respect your desire to keep the old girl "original". The tach sure is handy to have, especially when testing for the right prop. Just a thought.....

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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19910

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Your propeller selection for that engine is so limited that there isn't really a need to put a tach on it. I would run a 10X11 or 10X12. The 10X10 would work fine for pulling heavy skiers, tubes, etc.

If my memory is intact, 1966 engines did not have electronic ignition yet. That came out in 1967 on the 100 HP engines.
Yours most likely uses a conventional points & coil type ignition. On this type, you can use a cheapo automotive tachometer hooked up to the coil, battery, and ground. Set the tach switch for 8 cylinders and it will read correctly for a 4 cylinder 2 cycle. Set the tach on the top of dash & duct tape it in place. Remove when the experimenting is over.

Nice looking boat.

Bruce

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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19914

bobo Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 549 Karma: 22 Thank you received: 0	Did you restore that Glasspar or is that original ??? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 15 years 1 month ago #19922

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Think thats what I am going to do. I bought a 10 X 12 I think that will do me just fine. It has a 10.25 X 10 on it. And yes it is all original. I have the reciept where he traded the 35 Lark in for the 80 Starflite in April of 66. The gel coat has cracks in it but it cleans up well. It does have points. I found a place online that is selling out a old OMC shop so I am buying up a bunch of spare parts for it. He is selling from a 1998 price book and knocking 15 percent off of that.

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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 11 years 2 months ago #101324

buddyearl Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 8 Thank you received: 0	I have a '66 Evinrude 80hp Starflite just like this one. I was on a boat with an Air Guide 690BB Tach. How should the tach be wired to work with this outboard? Thanks Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tachometer for 1966 Evinrude 80 hp starflite VIII 11 years 2 months ago #101328

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