0174629 OMC Sterndrive Tacho | Genuine Used Part
0174629 OMC Sterndrive Tacho | Genuine Used Part
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🔧 Product Description
Genuine OMC Cobra / King Cobra Tech Series Tachometer - Part Number: 0174629
A genuine OMC three-inch analogue tachometer for selected Cobra and King Cobra sterndrive instrument panels.
The rear selector supports multiple engine pulse settings, allowing the gauge to operate with several OMC petrol-engine configurations. The gauge belongs to OMC's Tech Series instrument family.
⚙️ Key Features
- Genuine OMC Sterndrive tachometer
- Correct part number 0174629
- Tech Series face and bezel
- Multi-position 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-pulse selector
- Used on selected Cobra and King Cobra packages
🚤 Compatibility
Commonly used on
- OMC Cobra sterndrive instrument panels
- OMC King Cobra sterndrive instrument panels
- Petrol-engine installations using a compatible analogue pulse signal
Typically suits
- OMC 3.0L inline-four Cobra packages
- OMC 4.3L V6 Cobra packages
- OMC 5.0L and 5.8L V8 Cobra packages
- OMC 7.4L King Cobra packages where the instrument specification lists 0174629
- OMC engines requiring the gauge's selectable pulse positions
- Engine Type: OMC petrol sterndrive
- Gauge Type: Three-inch analogue tachometer
- Year Range: Approximately late 1980s - 1990s
🔌 Function
The tachometer converts the engine's ignition or alternator pulse frequency into an RPM reading.
⚠️ Common Signs of Failure
- Gauge remains at zero
- Reading changes when the selector switch is moved or vibrated
- RPM reading does not match actual engine speed
- Needle sticks or oscillates
- Electrical terminals corrode
- Lens fogs or internal lighting fails
🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference
OEM Supersession Chain
- 0174629 documented OMC Tech Series tachometer reference
- No confirmed direct superseding number
OEM / Related Numbers
- 0174629
- 174629
- Related OMC Cobra instrument harness
- Related gauge mounting bracket
- Related instrument bulb and socket
- Related ignition or alternator signal lead
Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents
- No direct aftermarket cosmetic duplicate
- Faria Beede selectable-pulse sterndrive tachometer - functional replacement
- Sierra / Teleflex universal petrol-engine tachometer - functional replacement
- Replacement must support the required pulse setting and RPM range
📦 Condition
- Genuine used part
- Removed from running engine where applicable
- In good working condition unless otherwise stated
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide — $14.99 per order, no matter how many parts you add. Orders dispatch from our Kadina, South Australia store. Need it urgently or want to collect in person? Call us on 0412 532 984 before ordering.
Returns & Warranty
Returns & Warranty
14-day change-of-mind returns — if it's not right or you ordered the wrong part, send it back within 14 days in the condition you received it for a refund or exchange. Full details in our Refunds & Returns policy.
Not sure this fits?
Not sure this fits?
Ask us before you buy — we check part numbers and fitment every day. Call 0412 532 984 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–4.30pm) or message us through the contact page with your engine or vehicle details.
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