I went out on the Columbia river today after Salmon and noticed that the
tachometer was not functioning. The outboard is a 1995 Mercury.
When I turn on the ignition key, the needle on the Tach snaps to 0 but it
just stays there after the motor starts.
After doing a little searching on the internet, I am forming an opinion that
if the tach is not working, it usually means the rectifier is faulty.
Does a 1995 mercury outboard have a rectifier? I went to the parts express
and couldn't find one.
Obviously, I am no expert on outboard engines so I am coming to this group
in hopes of getting some information from someone who is.

Thanks in advance.
Don

fyi...I got skunked....no fish today