Hello again,
How can i get the tach on my 56 to work with the electronic distributor I had installed a while back?
Thanks so much,
Jere
Tach with electronic distributor
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Re: Tach with electronic distributor
Does your new distributor have the mechanical drive on the side? Some of the new distributors did have this feature and would mechanically connect with the original cable. If not, you will have to get an electronic tach.
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Re: Tach with electronic distributor
Thanks for your reply.
Its an electronic distributor. So an electronic tach is needed? Guess that makes sense. It's a pertronix distribitor - do they make tachs that fit their distributors?
Thanks again
Jere
Its an electronic distributor. So an electronic tach is needed? Guess that makes sense. It's a pertronix distribitor - do they make tachs that fit their distributors?
Thanks again
Jere
Re: Tach with electronic distributor
If your new distributor does not have a mechanical tach drive like the original, then you have to go with something else. It's not a matter of electronic distributor needing an electronic tach
No mechanical drive then the only choice is an electronic tach
Electronic tachs do not connect to the distributor. They usually connect to the coil,
No mechanical drive then the only choice is an electronic tach
Electronic tachs do not connect to the distributor. They usually connect to the coil,
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Re: Tach with electronic distributor
You can have the tach modified to an electronic tach. This replaces all internals but leaves the face of the tach with the stock look.
D&M Restorations in Greenville, SC specializes in refurbishing antique gauges for cars. They converted my ‘57 T Bird tach to electronic and it works great. Look for their website online.
D&M Restorations in Greenville, SC specializes in refurbishing antique gauges for cars. They converted my ‘57 T Bird tach to electronic and it works great. Look for their website online.