hardwiring a tach

[swank]

this is a link to a TDR thread that i followed and now have a tach that works great.

[Tom05]

Is there any way for you to get us the info? There is a small message there:
Non members can only view the initial post on threads more than 5 days old. There are 21 additional replies on this thread that you could view if you were a member.
Tom

[illflem]

I had to add a W-wire for my tach to work,here are basic instructions and some pictures.
First-remove alternator,and remove backcover, 3 small nuts, and 1 large nut which holds plastic wire guard. May have to pry gently.

Second-Then remove screw from stator wire.I made short jumper wire with an eye on one end and a spade connecter for easy removal. Double heat shrink on eye end for protection. Install on stator screw.

Third-Carefully trim back cover for wire passage. Install back cover,feeding wire thru cover. Install nuts and install alternator,wires, etc.

[swank]

how much couldn't you see? all of it?

i just went through the tread and it looks like illflem brought all the pertinent info over.

[Tom05]

All the non-members can see is the first post. I couldn't tell if there was more info or not after the first post.
Tom

[seeker1056]

Hi all. How does one run a tach like an Autometer on a diesel. I have a large 5"" face telltale i would love to use.
My 5.9 is in a 91 Ford and I am using the Ford alternator. Will this work on it?
Any help would be appreciated, and thanx, or better yet how does one make the Ford factory tach work on a 5.9?
Thanx all.

[swank]

do you know what kind of signal it needs? the ones that we used were autometer ones from www.surpluscenter.com. cost of 19 bucks and meant to be run off the alt.

[fordcummins]

seeker,

PM me or call me for details. I know how to hook up your factory tach to work or your autometer.
-JJ
(317) 847-4092

[one_ton]

way to go swank

thats a good tid bit f information. makes me want to hook my tach up!

Bob

[PToombs]

Hey! That alternator looks just like mine!
Just for an update, Surplus center sold out of these Tachs about 3 weeks after I posted the wiring. I wonder why?
I'm glad Swank spread it around so everybody could use it. :thumbsup

[}{ead$hot zod]

If your feeling hardcore and really bored.

Find an old mechanical tach and get an alternator tapped to mechanical drive convertor. Another option is to find a mechanical tach from a 4bt. I heard they are more rare then first gen tachs.

[Jarbo440]

Does anyone know if the AMI tachs that surplus center has now will work off the alternator?