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12-28-2004, 08:13 AM
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Original Tach, changed to electronic distributor
I installed an original in cluster tach in my 72 K20, but someone before me installed an electronic distributor, in theory should the tach work with this distributor, I also installed the circuit wiring for the tach cluster. Now when the engine starts the tach reads 750 RPMs but sits there no matter how the engine RPM's change.
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12-28-2004, 08:40 AM
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The tach should work with your electronic distributor. Make sure the tach has 12 volts to it and the case/instrument housing is grounded properly.
Does you distributor have a terminal for the tach connection? Jim |
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12-28-2004, 09:43 AM
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Never enough time!!
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Location: sw Wisconsin
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We haven't left the garage yet, but the factory tach in the k20 is connected to a HEI distributor and works fine, up to 2500 anyway...that's as far as me and Bry have revved it!!
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12-29-2004, 12:09 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Sounds like a bum tach to me.
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12-29-2004, 12:12 AM
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12-29-2004, 12:15 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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pretty much the same as my bum brother in law....doesn't work and probably never will.
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12-29-2004, 08:17 AM
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Yes the distributor has terminal marked tach I am checking the 12 volts and ground. If these prove to be OK is their a rebuild for the tach or do I send it somewhere to be rebuilt? With the engine running, shouldI get a voltage or amp reading from the output termial on the distributor?
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12-29-2004, 08:51 AM
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