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    Tacho install success. Maybe some good info's

    I would think your switch settings are in the incorrect range. Check it and please get back to us. Thank you for your interest in this thread. Post up your results using the bench test I provided. I think it works awesome and am very happy with it.
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    Tacho install success. Maybe some good info's

    Bench install and calibrate: I took three wires, each about three feet long and installed a crimp ¼ female spade connector to one side of each. The other end of each wire strip some insulation off about ¾”. Hook up the spades to the gauge +, - and signal connectors. Start and warm up...
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    Tacho install success. Maybe some good info's

    Hi goldneagle. The brown wire W output of the DS alternator terminates inside the truck in the STE system next to the big round STE connector. I just avoided any wire runs from the engine compartment by getting it under the dash.... AND...thank you very much, your restoration post was what got...
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    Tacho install success. Maybe some good info's

    Thanks guys. To clarify, I tapped in "next to" the horn circuit. It's a single spade with a switched supply (only hot when key on). I am pretty sure the horn circuit fuse is jumpered to the headlight fuse, which is a troublesome circuit, but that's always hot.
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    Tacho install success. Maybe some good info's

    I have been through a couple different ringers on trying to get a tach on my 1028. I finally got the recipe correct today. after a couple of interesting attempts, I did get a VDO 333-156 (which I believe someone here has previously recommended). It's a 52mm 4k alternator signal gauge. I...
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