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Using OEM V6 tachometer with a SBC 5.7L by Danyel
Started on: 04-11-2011 12:26 PM
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Last post by: fieroguru on 05-10-2011 12:25 PM
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Report this Post04-11-2011 12:26 PM Click Here to See the Profile for DanyelClick Here to visit Danyel's HomePageSend a Private Message to DanyelDirect Link to This Post
Has anyone done this .... use the tachometer on modify it to work on a V8 .....I would like to do it but I need info... can it be done ? if so any schematics out there. My 5.7L is carbed.
thanks for any leads

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Report this Post04-11-2011 01:24 PM Click Here to See the Profile for fieroguruSend a Private Message to fieroguruDirect Link to This Post
I have done it several times. Just take the V6 tach, cut the trace and solder in 210K resistor (or variable resistor) per the instructions below.

http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/tach.html
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i see on the link where to cut it but im not sure where to solder the resistor in??? could i get some help please
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quote
Originally posted by Justin Heileman:

i see on the link where to cut it but im not sure where to solder the resistor in??? could i get some help please


The tan looking box in the upper left of the picture isn't stock... solder the legs where its legs are soldered.
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