Not sure which tachometer to get

[mbourgeois13]

I purchased a boat with a broken tachometer but not sure what to buy to replace it. I have a 1999 yamaha 60 2 stroke.

Is there a difference between 2 stroke & 4 stroke tachs?
Manusl says alternator puts out 12-6. Does this mesn i have 12 poles?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[safetyfast]

I bought an electric one on eBay. Works the same on two or four stroke.

 

[mbourgeois13]

Like a tiny tac? I have one of those hooked up now looking to replace the one in my console

 

[Skiffing]

12 pole stator? No problem. Many on ebay

 

[mbourgeois13]

What does the 12-6 mean? 12 poles? Which brand tacs are most people using?

 

[Skiffing]

Could mean 12 volt 6 amp.

Look it up!

Plenty of web resources to show you parts and maintenance manuals.

Try here:

https://www.iboats.com/Yamaha-Outboard-Parts/dm/view_id.268699?mkwid=ZkQxN45f&crid=9306259818&mp_kw=yamaha%20outboard%20parts&mp_mt=p&pdv=c&cm_mmc=microsoft-_-engine+parts%3abing-_-p-_-yamaha%20outboard%20parts