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andylocious
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 Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2003 11:36 pm Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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| Can anyone give any advice on how to install a tachometer. I have a 70 bay.Thanks. |
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58Type2
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Joined: June 15, 2002
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Location: Hell's Soup Kitchen
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 7:25 am Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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Trying to remmy right off had how mine is installed...
1 wire goes to the coil, 1 to the ignition for power, and one is the ground.
I am running an AutoMeter Monster Tach so other models may be different, but I think that is all there really is. |
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at4ever4vw
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Location: Keene,NH
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| Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2003 8:04 pm Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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Vdo and Rocky mountain motorworks sold adaptor panels to install one in the right side "dummy" gauge in the dash. Wiring is as already stated..could be a 4th lead for dash lights.
I've got a gomplete used cluster with tach already installed that we took from a project that's ready to go for sale.
Good luck.
Gordi |
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lowdowndub
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:36 am Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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| I have the tach in my 70 Westy mounted in the empty spot next to the speedo. Works well there, just takes a little modification |
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koho60
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Location: Southern Utah
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 12:05 pm Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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Check with bus boys, They have all the info on putting in a tach.
JEFFRO |
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toddgsanford
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2003 3:31 pm Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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most tachs have four wires
Black ground
Red hot switched with ignition
green to Coil same side as condensor green wire
white light
be sure to get a 4cyl tach or you will get the bounce effect. and the dummy panel is very clean fit. you can also drill out your dummy panel. I painted it black and installed the guage. |
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[email protected]
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Joined: December 31, 2002
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| Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2003 11:00 pm Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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| Hey - just a thought... I had a VDO tach installed in my '74 by a very reputable VW (Transporter) shop... they used normal 12 gauge wire for all the connections. The gauge can be "programmed" for 4, 6, or 8 cylinder engines. But I get the jumping needle thing, especially when I turn on the headlights or even put it in reverse. I've had people suggest I use a coax cable to run to the coil, which makes sense because that's a long distance to run a wire and allows plenty of opportunity for EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference). Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this one? |
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[email protected]
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| Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2003 11:07 pm Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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| I installed a tach in my '69 Westy in the blank gauge to the right of the speedo(where the clock was installed on some models). I installed the large gauge ~2.5 inch diameter. I also installed the smaller VDO oil temp gauge on the dash just below the radio...used a door knob drill bit to cut a nice clean hole and it fit perfectly. |
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Joel Rosado
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Joined: July 14, 2002
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Location: La Parguera<Puerto Rico
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2003 4:41 pm Post subject: Wanting to install a tachometer? |
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| MY 936 PORSCHE TACH WAS EASY AS BUTTER. NEXT TO THE SPEDDOMETER. |
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