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Ragman
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 Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 8:56 am Post subject: Tachometers for 6V systems |
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Can you still buy tachometers for 6 volt electrical systems? Does anyone know where I could one?
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djinn88
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I am not sure, but I have seen 12v to 6v electrical drops. Maybe that could be incorporated somewhere to make a 12v tach work.
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Andrew
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| I am not sure, but I have seen 12v to 6v electrical drops. Maybe that could be incorporated somewhere to make a 12v tach work. |
For that to work, you'd have to have an inverter for 6v to 12v. There out there, you just have to find them. As for a 6v tach, just be watching the classifieds, I see one come up every now and then. Good luck.
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type34inKY
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the 6v to 12v 'boosters' are available from JCWhitney- just a bit under $100... If you're trying to keep the old look, I'd hold out for a 6v tach.
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sixfootdan
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| Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2003 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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A buddy of mine had an old chrome tach. It had a switch for 6 or 12v and the switch for # of cyl. It was cool. 
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Stickboy
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I had a 1951 GMC pickup and spent months searching for 6 new volt tachs. I'm convinced that they don't exist. By the way, 1951 GMC vehicles were positive ground, so I really had my work cut out for me!
In truth, you can go to an implement dealer as many older tractors run on 8 volt batteries and so their tachs may work for you. I can tell you that you can put an implement 8 volt battery in your car with no problems. The components will handle the extra two volts and your starter will love the extra juice on cold mornings. Works great.
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