Installing a tacho into an 80 series diesel

Post by **DX80** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 2:56 pm

Anyone know how you would install a tacho in an 80 series diesel? Mine is one of ther earlier ones that didn't come fitted with one.

Post by **80diesel4play** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 4:38 pm

Go and buy a GXL dash with the tacho in it.

It has to be setup from the alternator, the 80slcool list can assist i think.

I have a '93 80 with the same issue - I reckon the govenor does a great job as it is now....... It must be working - I hit it enough!

http://www.lcool.org

Thats teh link for the 80 list - and select teh aussie list to be a member of - the Yanks only got sold petrols and can't really assist!

Good luck!

Website · Post by **XXXL80** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 9:34 am

i have been looking into this problem for quite sometime now. you can buy a GXL dash, but the GXL dash does not have the sub tank gauge in it, so this means to have a gauge for the sub tank yuo need to buy the roof mounted gauge pod. I have been quoted all up about 700 bucks for the complete set from a wrecker!! and even then you may get a faulty dash with a bung gauge and after that you have to get it fitted. the best alternative is to order an autometer diesel tach (part no. 2666) they are 2 5/8 inchs big so they will fit snuggly on the pillar and will set you back about 260 bucks. most rare spare dealers can get there hands on them.

Post by **Punchy** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 7:07 pm

but it doesnt look factory with the autometer gauges...

bling bling anyone :roll:

Website · Post by **XXXL80** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 9:15 am

who cares how it looks... as long as it works thats all that matters.....

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