fitting a tachometer

[96terrano]

Fitting a tach to my car, is in the negative input into the coil that you splice the tach signal wire into, I havnt done one before so am just looking for advice from fellow auto elecys :thumb2

 

[darryl]

Fitting a tach to my car, is in the negative input into the coil that you splice the tach signal wire into, I havnt done one before so am just looking for advice from fellow auto elecys :thumb2

why u fitting?

 

[96terrano]

why u fitting?

Because my car doesn't have one

 

[stinka]

When u learn to drive properly you'll realise you don't need one

 

[96terrano]

So much for helpful advice on this forum :-/

 

[darryl]

So much for helpful advice on this forum :-/

an insurance thing:nenau sorry cant help with fitting just wondered why u wanted one

 

[solarman216]

yes it will be the neg on the coil as this is connected to the contact breaker in the distributor, and will give the clock signal for the tacho as long as you have set it for the number cylinders you have, more accurate by the way than the type run off of the alternator as belt slip can come into play, Rick....Oh and the others mean well...

 

[briggie]

fit a NOS system too :augie

 

[96terrano]

yes it will be the neg on the coil as this is connected to the contact breaker in the distributor, and will give the clock signal for the tacho as long as you have set it for the number cylinders you have, more accurate by the way than the type run off of the alternator as belt slip can come into play, Rick....Oh and the others mean well...

Cheers Rick, I've found a diagram to at last

 

[96terrano]

fit a NOS system too :augie

:naughty:naughty:naughty

 

[briggie]

joking apart ryan , I admire you , you have a inquisitive and diagnostic type mind , just like I was when younger , only I didn't have long hair

 

[briggie]

just remember , safety is paramount when working with electricity :thumb2

 

[96terrano]

Yeah I know:thumb2

 

[solarman216]

just remember , safety is paramount when working with electricity :thumb2

Only 12v Pete, regards Rick

 

[96terrano]

joking apart ryan , I admire you , you have a inquisitive and diagnostic type mind , just like I was when younger , only I didn't have long hair

Haha yes, only problem is, if I ask questions, I'm mocked!

 

[solarman216]

Haha yes, only problem is, if I ask questions, I'm mocked!

Rise above it lad, you are OK, Rick

 

[briggie]

voltage thrills ..... current kills

 

[96terrano]

Rise above it lad, you are OK, Rick

Cheers :thumbs

 

[96terrano]

voltage thrills ..... current kills

It does indeed

 

[rustic]

Haha yes, only problem is, if I ask questions, I'm mocked!

Ryan, we have a laugh with you not at you, we actually respect what you are doing, you are very keen.:thumb2

What gets us ...more mature types is that we all remember being like that ourselves, but a long time ago.:doh

A little bit of us is jealous of your energy and enthusiasm, what we loose in that, we gain in wisdom.
Why do certain jobs, how will it benefit me?
Why should I spend hours doing that, when I can buy one off the shelf?
Do I really need to go out in the cold and damp today, when I can wait till tomorrow when it MIGHT be warmer?
Lets have a beer instead...:thumb2

Ryan, there are a few of us who watch and read your threads with great interest, we don't want you to fail on your projects or hurt yourself whilst having a go.
That's why we are sometimes over critical in our replies, we all care about you.:thumbs

There you go, I've said it now, I assume others will also think the same.:thumb2

Best regards,

Rustic