Auto meter gave us some other tach installation tips too. When 12v power is supplied pointer will position to the correct rpm. The tach pointer may not always rest at zero. Wherever possible solder wire connections and avoid crimp type connectors. The short answer is probably between 1 and 3 amps for a set of six gauges not including the lighting circuits. Slide the male connector to the port on the side of the msd ignition control box. Set the desired rpm by turning the adjust knob on the back of the tach the pointer will move. Clip brown and orange wire loops. You may have to register before you can post. When using a dedicated tacho output check the number of pulses per engine revolution 1 pulse per rev 2 cylinders 4 stroke 1 cylinder 2 stroke ignition system connection point orange wire.
Attach a male connector to the end of the tach trigger wire. The tach pointer may not always rest at zero. Auto meter tach w. Attach the ground wire for the tachometer to a suitable ground plane on your vehicle. And is accesible via the light hole on insulate with electrical tape. Insulate with electrical tape. Calibration important note this tach has an air core meter movement. Stop when it reaches the desired shift point. To operate the auto gage shift lite tachometer first determine your engine s shift point for max. Avoid connecting tach power and ignition power leads together.
Results 1 to 4 of 4 thread. 6 cyl clip brown wire loop only. Auto meter tach w no 4 6 8 cyl switch how do i get 4cyl mode. Calibrate your autometer tachometer to your engine size as follows. Turn on the power to the tach. Stop when it reaches the desired shift point. Be aware that. Insulate with elec trical tape. When 12v power is supplied pointer will position to the correct rpm. To avoid cutting or unsheathing the wire use a rubber grommet when passing them through a firewall or sheetmetal.
Autometer faqs cover the most common problems with easy resolutions to get everything working like it should. To avoid cutting or unsheathing the wire use a rubber grommet when passing them through a firewall or sheetmetal. Set the desired rpm by turning the adjust knob on the back of the tach the pointer will move. 4 cyl clip brown and orange wire loops. Turn on the power to the tach. Click the register link above to proceed. Make sure your tach is set up for your engine s cylinder count. The short answer is probably between 1 and 3 amps for a set of six gauges not including the lighting circuits. This will minimize loose connections that could cause problems later. Use separate battery leads for ignition and tach to avoid excess voltage drop.
What size inline fuse should i use. Insulate with elec trical tape. Through the dial led lighting. Autometer instruments with perimeter incandescent lighting utilize white. When 12v power is supplied pointer will position to the correct rpm. Hook the ignition acc wire and lighting wire to available posts on the fuse block of your vehicle. After clipping necessary wire s and insulating them push wires into hole and use the hole plug to seal the hole. Autometer faqs cover the most common problems with easy resolutions to get everything working like it should. Results 1 to 4 of 4 thread. To start viewing messages select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
