What do i do? Asks for a 12v source!
Dan
Why has the motor more than 5000 rpm ?
I'd love to know how to wire up a tacho to a 12v system 
so go for
it! any one?
hehehehe
ciao
Kat:alien
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in side does it has a switch 6 volt /12 volt ? the one in my shed does
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It's a moon one , only as switch for 4,6 and 8 cylinders. Someone must have done this before! The wiring is simple enough just need to know about the
power source and what i have to buy.
Dan
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you can always purchase a 6v-12v converter. |
someone selling one on forum for $50 last week i think i paid $70 for mine
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=23385#pid177635
[Edited on 28-5-04 by pod]
Pod where did you buy yours from?
Dan
Hey Dan are you sure this will work because the converter will power the tacho up ok but what about the power from the dizzy? It still will be 6v not 12v
a guy up in Brisbane i think you can get them from Jaycar but about $150 but dont quote me on it
Hi
How many connections does it have and what type are they.
I have Stewart Warner tacho in my bug now (it was in my 1st bug in 1971) that only needs an earth & - from the coil, no voltage input. So it would
run on any voltage.
1302Steve
4 wires , this is what it says on the instructions
Black - to negative battery terminal or good chassis ground
Red - to switched 12v circuit at fusebox or splice into a wire which is engergized when ignition is on
White - to panel lights circuit at fusebox or splice into any wire connected to the panel lights circuit
Green - to the appropiate vehicle tachometer source
What do i do?
Dan
Well it looks like its a good time to do a 12 volt conversion.
Thats going to happen when i get my new motor & box but thats not for a while . Will have to get a 6-12v thingos that pod was on about
Dan
Has anyone used a converter and ran a tacho from it. Desert Moose has a good point!
Dan
I have a VDO tacho thats 6v. Its from an old BMW from the early sixties but its very close to a VW one. Very nice unit.
Let me know if your interested and I'll dig it out and work out a price.
Cheers
Steve
Okay managed to track down a converter but the owner ran a stereo and other gauges and not a tacho. So all i now need to know is where to put the wire
on the coil and if it's going to okay as it's a 6V coil. Help please!!!!
Dan
Anyone know?
Dan
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Does the tach tell you how many amp's it uses as a 12v unit and has it got 3 or 5 wires |
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posted by dannyboy67 So all i now need to know is where to put the wire on the coil and if it's going to okay as it's a 6V coil. Help please!!!! Dan |
the tacho has 4 wires , ground , lighting , coil and 12v source. I can get an inverter for the 12v . So you reckon it's worth hooking it all up and
seeing what happens?
Thanks Dan
Desert Moose it doesn't say how many amps it uses and has 4 wires as mentioned earlier in the thread. Here's a pic of the tacho anyway!
Dan
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posted by dannyboy67 the tacho has 4 wires , ground , lighting , coil and 12v source. I can get an inverter for the 12v . So you reckon it's worth hooking it all up and seeing what happens? Thanks Dan |
Cheers should be able to manage that!
Dan