what will it take to get this tach to work?

[ll3lue]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...d=1,1&item=7995312778&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT i need a cheap tach and i'll upgrade later but im hearing that you can't just hook up a tach to a GN? you need a translator or something?? what is this about

 

[Squid4life]

No need for a translator or anything. Any tach that is switchable 4-6-8 will work on these cars. Just set it to 6 cylinder, and for a signal wire use the green wire... Forget where it is at.... I am converting from 85 hot air to 87 IC'ed. Someone else will chime in for what wire to use, but yes the tach will work.

Squid

 

[DonnieShort]

The Translator has nothing to do with the tach. If it is switchable to use on a V6, it will work. The tach signal wire is behind the alternator, it's a white wire with a green plastic connector, spade type. I just hooked my tach up and it took all of 5 minutes, super easy.

 

[BlackBeauty]

The Translator has nothing to do with the tach. If it is switchable to use on a V6, it will work. The tach signal wire is behind the alternator, it's a white wire with a green plastic connector, spade type.

I don't think he means "the" Translator (as in MAFT), just "a" translator.

But, this green connector, is it supposed to be plugged into anything? Mine has just been sitting there without a connection since I bought it.

 

[Squid4life]

You are correct. Most of the time this is just sitting there, awaiting the install of a tach.

Squid

 

[DonnieShort]

I don't think he means "the" Translator (as in MAFT), just "a" translator.

But, this green connector, is it supposed to be plugged into anything? Mine has just been sitting there without a connection since I bought it.

Ahh, a different play on words.

 

[GNVenom]

Many aftermarket tach's don't work with the low level signal from the CCCI in your GN. Here is a module that fixes the signal:

https://www.casperselectronics.com/...creen=PROD&Product_Code=102007&Category_Code=

This will amplify the signal found at the white wires (green connector) behind the alternator, and set the signal to the correct level for the tach you plan to use.

-John

 

[ll3lue]

Many aftermarket tach's don't work with the low level signal from the CCCI in your GN. Here is a module that fixes the signal:

https://www.casperselectronics.com/...creen=PROD&Product_Code=102007&Category_Code=

This will amplify the signal found at the white wires (green connector) behind the alternator, and set the signal to the correct level for the tach you plan to use.

-John

but i wont need that with this tach correct?

 

[GNVenom]

You might need it. Try it without the unit. If you get gross inaccuracies or no operation, you will need the unit.

-John