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Re: Coil wires and Tach install
Reply #15 - 08/06/04 at 02:07:09
 
Or one manufacturer that doesn't put labels on them  Tongue

I suppose that I could contact the guy that I bought it from to see if he knows...if necessary.

All that I know is that it works.
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Reply #16 - 08/07/04 at 06:07:50
 
Maybe, but I used to work in electronics retailing,  and I know that badging an item to order is very common.  

-Look at the Kawasukis.  

-One guitar company makes over half the guitars in the world. Their guitars are made to spec and relabeled for epiphone, fender, dozens of smaller marques, and who else knows who...  

-Kenmore is made by Whirlpool.

-In Asia there are these little factories who make stuff for different companies, today it's Sony, last week it was Hitachi, a month ago it was RCA.  

!!! A small market item like an electronic Tach could not have that many factories making them, and making them to be dead ringers except for the logo on the dial.  Even the number font is the same.


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Re: Coil wires and Tach install
Reply #17 - 08/07/04 at 16:29:45
 
Well guys, here is the update: I rewired the setup like you all have it and replaced the burned out bulbs. Unfortunately the symptoms are still the same. The bulbs burned out again, the needle flutters at times +-1000rpm(flutters +-3000rpm with the turn signals on), and I think it is measuring wrong. It shows between  5200rpm and 6000rpm in 5th gear @ a steady 60mph. I thing I’ve got a dud. At least now I know this for sure. I'll scrap this unit and go without for a while. I may get a handlebar mount clock now to install in its place to cover-up the scratches that the cheesy bracket made. I wish I have purchased a tach from http://shadowstuff.com/
They have the no-brand name tach like you do Greg plus a great looking mount  (a couple styles to chose from) at only $52 instead of $78 like mine. Well, if my store will not accept the tach back, I’ll crack it open to see what makes it tick. Maybe I can convert it into a beverage holder Grin
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Re: Coil wires and Tach install
Reply #18 - 08/08/04 at 02:34:47
 
Sorry that it didn't work out, especially since I know how much work you had to do for that effort.  It does sound like the wrong tach...something about that connection to the distributor in the drawing.  Also, with an 800 rpm fluctuation at 60, it isn't working right.  Mine reads 3500 @ 50 mph in 5th.  I hope the sales guy that sold you that unit has the understanding to take it for a return.
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