tachometer problem after distributor change?
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tachometer problem after distributor change?
I have a 1975 XJ6C , the electronic style distributor was bad and was replaced with one from a 1967 xke that has points. The tachometer does not work . Is there a difference in tachometers for points than for electronic . If so , can it be changed , or do I have to buy different one ?
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RE: tachometer problem after distributor change?
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I'd have to pull out some old diagrams, but I think the tach feed wire is white with blue and slate tracers. Clean up the wires to the module you removed, and see if you can find it. Make sure the likely candidate has no power going to it with the key on. The right one will make the tach work when you attach it to the negative terminal of the ignition coil.
I'd have to pull out some old diagrams, but I think the tach feed wire is white with blue and slate tracers. Clean up the wires to the module you removed, and see if you can find it. Make sure the likely candidate has no power going to it with the key on. The right one will make the tach work when you attach it to the negative terminal of the ignition coil.
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Here is a challenge: I am trying to use a Jaguar XJ6 series 1 tach (because it is 6 cyl) to replace the mechanical tach on my Triumph GT6 (hey who let me in here!).
the tach I have has two electrical contacts on the back; one spade terminal and one bullet terminal. Hooking either one to the negative terminal of the distributor, the other to ground, doesnt work. Is there a sending unit thats supposed to go with this? The tach is a smiths RVC2602. Harlen19
the tach I have has two electrical contacts on the back; one spade terminal and one bullet terminal. Hooking either one to the negative terminal of the distributor, the other to ground, doesnt work. Is there a sending unit thats supposed to go with this? The tach is a smiths RVC2602. Harlen19
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OK, idiot question for the night
A member suggested looking up several old threads about "relocating amp"
I've tried every combination of words, spaces, commas & plus signs and apparently am too stupid to figure out how to search.
Anyone feeling charitable & wanna explain?
A member suggested looking up several old threads about "relocating amp"
I've tried every combination of words, spaces, commas & plus signs and apparently am too stupid to figure out how to search.
Anyone feeling charitable & wanna explain?
Where do you want to move it, and why? Move it to a cooler location, presumably?
What year and engine?
Cheers
DD
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