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Pronounced "Pew-al-up"
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Puyallup, Washington
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Tach install
I am installing an aftermarket tach in my truck, but I am finding
that the tach is too deep for the bezel, and I am going to have to remove part of the printed circuit board. My question is, has anyone tried to jump out the circuit board by soldering in jumper wires that will allow me to cut away part of the printed circuit board to make room for the new tach ?? Will solder adhere to the circuit board? This tach looks sweet with my white face gauges, and I really want to make it work. Any input is greatly appreciated!! Remember our soldiers!! ![]() Thanks, Dan
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Inline 69
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: valleysprings,california
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yes, you can solder on it,,but you have to peel the green overlay away from the circuit to expose what is called the "Trace",,,itll work but i can tell you it is a MICKEY MOUSE way to do it ,,,and youll probably end up re-soldering it,again,again,again
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg
Posts: 4,369
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Your better off buying a new repro tach printed circuit... it will give you the rear clearance you need more than likely.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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I gently beat on the back of my panel and got just enough room to fit it in there and pulled the printed circuit tight...but it all worked fine.
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"Trucks with Class"
![]() Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA
Posts: 8,132
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...like Rod said. The original tach dash pc has lots of extra rear clearance. That is the simple and trouble-free method.
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