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Installing a tacho into an 80 series diesel
Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 2:56 pm
by DX80
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.
Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2003 4:38 pm
by 80diesel4play
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!
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 9:34 am
by XXXL80
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 7:07 pm
by Punchy
but it doesnt look factory with the autometer gauges...
bling bling anyone
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 9:15 am
by XXXL80
who cares how it looks... as long as it works thats all that matters.....