BX tach

rlw · Jun 3, 2002

I just installed a digital tach on my BX tonight. I purchased it from www.tinytach.com. I think it is identical to the one listed in the TBN Classifieds (has the same description). It installed pretty easiliy. I attached the display between the throttle and gages using velcro tape. I may permanently mount it later with screws after using it awhile and determining if it works well.
The only testing I've done so far is to start-up the tractor and see if it registered at idle and a higher rpm.

tbohen · Jun 3, 2002

Any chance you can post a pic? Just curious as to how it looks. How did the install go?

Charliebrn · Jun 4, 2002

Ditto on the questions TBOHEN asked, and one other...Does it have a clock? I don't mean the two count-down clocks, but whether or not it has just a standard clock for the time of day.... Thanks!

rlw · Jun 4, 2002

Unfortunately I do not have a digital camera, so unable to get a picture. On the attached pictures, I've sketched where I located the display for now.
No, it doesn't have a standard clock - would have been a nice addition.
Install was pretty easy. Per instructrion, I sanded the paint off a small section of one of the injector fuel lines and attached the sensor. I attached it to the forward-most line because it had the easiest access and best clearance. I ran the wire from the sensor to the battery compartment through the hole where the steering hydraulic hoses pass through. There are two wires from the display - one to the sensor and one to the battery. For now, I am just routing the wires from the display through the slit between the air intake panel and dash. I taped them up so they wouldn't chafe. I wanted to try the unit out for a while before committing to putting holes in the dash panel. In a few weeks, I'll drill two small holes just below the display to pass the wires through for a cleaner look.

Anonymous Poster · Jun 4, 2002

I BOUGHT A TACK FROM JOHN ON NTB CLASSIFIED IT IS THE SAME . IT A TINY TACK. I PUT IT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE UNDER THE EASY CHECKER LIGHTS. IT A SNAP TO PUT ON. NOW NEED TO SAND PAINT OFF INJECTOR LINE.