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badpeanut · 03-07-2007, 11:05 PM

I have a Camaro tach in my truck. It sticks at 2200rpm. The only way to get it unstuck is to drive over some bumps. Any ideas why it sticks?

71see10 · 03-08-2007, 06:31 AM

TTT for you, I'm having the same problem with 2 of these!!

'72hemieater · 03-08-2007, 07:19 AM

buy a better tach

ghackett1 · 03-08-2007, 08:01 AM

What's up with that. I also bought a restoration tach for my 72 Z28 and it idles perfect up to 2400 RPM and then stops like its stuck! Does anybody have one that registers above 3000??

badpeanut · 03-08-2007, 08:47 AM

The factory one in my 1980 Camaro works perfectly.

Huck · 03-08-2007, 08:57 AM

Not all that familiar with the camero tachs but --the original truck tachs are not the greatest in accuracy or design. Sometimes some of the foam tape used to edge the protective cardboard circular cover comes loose and gets inbetween the magnets and the armature causing a bind. Common problem. You would need to carefully disassemble the thing to check for junk in there. I have found foam, dust, dirt, dead bugs, etc stuck in them from time to time. Good luck--Huck

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-08-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Huck

Not all that familiar with the camero tachs but --the original truck tachs are not the greatest in accuracy or design. Sometimes some of the foam tape used to edge the protective cardboard circular cover comes loose and gets inbetween the magnets and the armature causing a bind. Common problem. You would need to carefully disassemble the thing to check for junk in there. I have found foam, dust, dirt, dead bugs, etc stuck in them from time to time. Good luck--Huck

would the dirt, dust, ect. be the same thing with the speedo for these trucks if it stops at say 85mph and wont go over??? but works fine under 85 but just wont go over 85

badpeanut · 03-10-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by '72hemieater

buy a better tach

What tach is better?

see ten · 03-10-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '72hemieater

buy a better tach

This will be my new response for anyone with a problem!

I will simply substitute the word "tach" with things like.....engine, wheels, transmission, rearend, radio, drop, fenders, headers, A/C, wiring harness.

Wow suddenly I can solve everyones problems on the board!

Thanks for the laugh and the inspiration!

03-07-2007, 11:05 PM	#1
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Tach Sticks I have a Camaro tach in my truck. It sticks at 2200rpm. The only way to get it unstuck is to drive over some bumps. Any ideas why it sticks? __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

03-08-2007, 06:31 AM	#2
71see10 Worthless Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LaFayette, GA Posts: 199	Re: Tach Sticks TTT for you, I'm having the same problem with 2 of these!!

03-08-2007, 07:19 AM	#3
'72hemieater DODGE SMACKDOWN CLUB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Posts: 64	Re: Tach Sticks buy a better tach __________________ George Bush hates midgets

03-08-2007, 08:01 AM	#4
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 519	Re: Tach Sticks What's up with that. I also bought a restoration tach for my 72 Z28 and it idles perfect up to 2400 RPM and then stops like its stuck! Does anybody have one that registers above 3000??

03-08-2007, 08:47 AM	#5
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: Tach Sticks The factory one in my 1980 Camaro works perfectly. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

03-08-2007, 08:57 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Tach Sticks Not all that familiar with the camero tachs but --the original truck tachs are not the greatest in accuracy or design. Sometimes some of the foam tape used to edge the protective cardboard circular cover comes loose and gets inbetween the magnets and the armature causing a bind. Common problem. You would need to carefully disassemble the thing to check for junk in there. I have found foam, dust, dirt, dead bugs, etc stuck in them from time to time. Good luck--Huck



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