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Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #101884

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Hey guys, I got this mail from a fella seeking some advice that I know nothing about. I'll leave it up to you gurus.
Cal

"Looking at a tach for my 59, 35hp evinrude lark..no generator magneto only..and the tach im looking at is an Airguide from the era and says..For capacitor discharge ignitions....it sounds right but I dont want to buy something that wont work. I figure I can connect to one of the magneto connections on the key switch?"

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Re: Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #101903

Depending on how old the tach is, most of the airguides need a seperate unit, either half moon shape or square, for it to work. Also, the tach is specific to the engine. For most of the old johnnyrudes and gales, the tach will go from 0-6,000 rpm. The tach should have a number on it, don't remember what the right number is, but the range is good for 99% of them. For some of the "newer" airgudes, they can be used for multiple motors. Thes will have 4 or 5 screws on the back, as opposd to 2 for the others.

Hope that helps.

Al T

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #101905

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Best application guide and info I've found on the old AirGuide stuff;
www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/airguideinstructions/Airguide_Instruct.html

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #101907

It's the 675 and has the transmitter....Looks like it can be used on a lot of motors...

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #101925

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Sounds to me like he needs a model 653 for a 2 or 4 cyl magneto ignition

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102024

Hey BL,

Don't think it will work. It's for capacitor discharge, you need magneto. As Jim said, looks like the 653 or possibly the 664 may also work.

If you haven't pulled the trigger yet, i may have one i can sell you, but won't be able to get to it until the weekend to see.

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102040

I would appreciate that! Thank you very much.

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Use this link for applications of Airguide tachs

www.classicboatwork.com/classicparts/gauges/airguide/airguideinstructions/Airguide%20Tachometer%20Application%20Guide.pdf

I'm not sure if that was the link already posted or not. Sorry if its a repeat.

Verne

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102086

thanks...great info...john

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102119

OK. I'll check over the weekend and send you a PM through here.

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102131

Thank you!
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you prefer

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102390

ok....so I have a few airguide tachs in hand (no box, no instructions)....anyway to tell what number they are??? thanks john

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102395

redfishpirates wrote:

ok....so I have a few airguide tachs in hand (no box, no instructions)....anyway to tell what number they are??? thanks john


Some I have looked at have the number at the very top of the face almost hidden
by the bezel. Perhaps post some pictures of the front and back and folks can help.
I really appreciate you going to all the trouble. Hopefully one of them is THE ONE

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102397

Sent you an email...

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102423

No pm's or email so far... This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is my address direct if you are having trouble. Thank you

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Re:Tach for '59 35hp Lark 10 years 1 month ago #102439

OK, tried again with a response to yours. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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