Autometer tach wiring 4 cylinder. Green to distributor negative tach plug. Youll often see an internal switch for 4 6 or 8 cylinders. And dont forget the little cylinder selector switch on the back of almost every tach ever made if you suspect your rpm. You may have to register before you can post.
Hotsystem new universal electronic tachometer tacho gauge meter blue digital led 2inches 52mm 0 9999 rpm for 4 6 8 cylinder car vehicle automotive 29 out of 5 stars 173 1999 19. To avoid cutting or unsheathing the wire use a rubber grommet when passing them through a firewall or sheetmetal. Back both bolts out until each is only one or two turns into the spacer. Once you have selected a mounting location you can run the four wires that operate the tachometer.
The tach needs the adjustable switch for 4 6 or 8 cylinders to. The autogage tachometer comes factory calibrated for 8 cylinder engines which made it easy for me since i have the amc 360 v8. 2if applicable tach and mounting base to desired positions see figure 4 for recommended shock strap position and tighten bolts holding mounting foot to shock strap to secure the assembly. Check to make sure shock strap is approximately 17 8 1875.
Wiring your new autometer tachometer into your car will complete the installation. Auto meter tach wno 468 cyl switch how do i get 4cyl mode. Auto meter gave us some other tach installation tips too. To change the tach to operate on 4 or 6 cylinder engines a pair of dip switches are located within the tach to make the adjustment.
Make sure your tach is set up for your engines cylinder count. 2 pass tach wires through shock strap assembly and slide tach. Autometer has designed their tach to be used with four six. Click the register link above to proceed.
4 make sure rubber section of shock strap seats properly to ensure a proper fit. The tachometer is designed to show the engine rpms or rotations per minute. 4 cyl 2 pulse 6 cyl 3 pulse 8 cyl 4 pulse calibration memory tach installation instructions pedestal electric tachometers 1 loosen both bolts holding the shock strap to the mounting foot. Finally found the truth about hooking an old school tach to the lsvortec engine family.
If this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Important the pointer on your tachometer will not always rest at zero when the engine is off.