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Offline uncleamin

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Tach wiring question??
« on: May 18, 2008, 12:57:28 AM »
Hey,
          I have it mounted and working.  I was just wondering for those of you who have installed after market tachs, where did you run the light wire? I'm just not sure where to hook the wire that controls the light. Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks.
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Re: Tach wiring question??
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2008, 12:47:51 PM »
if you look at the wiring that goes to the radio, find the light blue/red stripe wire. should be a 2 pin connector.
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Re: Tach wiring question??
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2008, 05:43:35 PM »
Thanks I'll look for it.
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Re: Tach wiring question??
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2008, 03:41:09 PM »
I found the wire you were talking about, hooked it up, and it works perfectly. Thank you.
What is that wire anyway?
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Re: Tach wiring question??
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2008, 09:32:55 PM »
illumination wire for the radio, glad to help ;D
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Re: Tach wiring question??
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2008, 02:18:48 AM »
Hey uncleamin, what tach brand are you using?

I just installed a SunPro Super Tach II on my 78 with a 2.3 and the light seems pretty dim compared to my SunPro gauges from the 80s. Would you happen to know if a brighter lamp can be swapped out?
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Re: Tach wiring question??
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2008, 09:28:28 PM »
Hey, I am using a sunpro as well. It's a bigger one with the white face and it actually is extremely bright. I'm not sure about changing the bulbs though...sorry .
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Re: Tach wiring question??
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2008, 10:17:31 PM »
It's cool. Thanks for taking the time to reply though!
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