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Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? #641718
03/16/10 11:32 AM
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Hey Guys,

I have a 68 postage stamp tach that I've had on the shelf for years. Is there a way to test it to see if it works without installing it?

Thanks !


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Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: A34] #641719
03/16/10 11:52 AM
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on a regular tach, green to coil (-) primary, black to ground and red to switched 12V but iirc there was a thread way back on your type & the color code or something was different


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Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: RapidRobert] #641720
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what does a 68 postage stamp tac look like??

I just wired up a large autometer tac like robert said and the other wire I had was white..it went to the light on the dimmer switch


Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: scratchnfotraction] #641721
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Quote:

what does a 68 postage stamp tac look like?


I think that's the small square factory tach in the dash like was in my 68 GTX convertible


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Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: RapidRobert] #641722
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oh I gets it...small as a postage stamp

Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: scratchnfotraction] #641723
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oh I gets it...small as a postage stamp


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Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: RapidRobert] #641724
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Quote:

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oh I gets it...small as a postage stamp


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What Florida sunshine, I was there 2 weeks ago and froze to almost death. Very little sunshine and coooooolllllddd.

Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: RapidRobert] #641725
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So is there a way to check it out? Mine quit too.

Re: Is there a way to test a tachometer when not installed? [Re: moparcanuk] #641726
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Yep, it's the small in dash one. Want to see if it's still good.


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