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Old 01-12-2009, 07:54 PM
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ok, so normal tachs read rpm off the dist or coil, and well im not getting spark so i dont think the tach works, how can i see wut the rpms are of the engine when turning over? thx guys, oh and which wires do i hook up to for an aftermarket tach, thx
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You always hook up to the (-) negative lead of the coil for a Tach.
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which is wut wire lol im haveing a dumb moment as of late
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