Installed a Tiny Tach

[woodlandfarms]

On my PT. Installation was simple, although the tach is bigger than the original hour meter I had. My mounting is solid, but not as nearly as pretty as a lot of the work I see here on TBN.

One note, make sure you measure the distance from the dash to the engine correctly. I never factored in the drop down to the floorboard from the dash and back to the engine. The 8ft of cable nearly did not make it. Also, just because you have an american tractor, don't assume that the engine is. My engine is german and the piping is metric...

The results are it works (at least I think so cause I have nothing to compare it to). Lots of functions so you can set up work times or maintenance times...

Carl

 

[vrman]

Congrats!! Only, where are the pictures?!

 

[MJPetersen]

Congrats!! Only, where are the pictures?!

Dittos--This sounds very interesting how about some more information and pics. Please.

Mike

 

[BTDT]

Yes, where did you get it, how much? My tach is broken, I think I need new cable, haven't checked yet. Is it mechanical or electric (I'm guessing mechanical since you said something about an 8' cable). Good job.

 

[Inspector507]

Yes, where did you get it, how much? My tach is broken, I think I need new cable, haven't checked yet. Is it mechanical or electric (I'm guessing mechanical since you said something about an 8' cable). Good job.

It's electric with transducer hook-up. See it here.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Sorry about no photos. I think it was like $65 plus shipping. Love the thing...

First pic is of the connector on the fuel line. Second and third show my mediocre installation... The dash is 1/4" steel.. I am still only good at rough work so I just bolted it on top...