tachometer

[krick3tt]

I am looking for a tachometer for the pinz.
I had a Tiny-tach on the mog but it read only after a 1 or 2 second delay.
It would prefer to have a real time reading. There is a hole in the dash just waiting for this device, any suggestions on a make/model that will fill the bill?

Thanks,
Morris

[Denis]

This worked great for me

http://www.swissarmyvehicles.com/showde ... no=SAV1404

Denis

[krick3tt]

I think that is it.
Thanks Denis, I'll call them tomorrow.

Cheers,
MOrris

[hkmp5]

The VDO tach that Denis recomended is excellent. There are other 24 volt mini tachs available. I found a Isspro on eBay for dirt cheap and it is working very well. There are a few pictures of it installed here on my Pinzgauer photo folder:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/hkg3sg1@sbc ... 2324858757

The only real worries other than fit is the voltage so just make sure you use an in-line resistor if you install a 12 volt model.

[Thomas-E]

The VDO tach from SAV worked fine for about one month, a friend and I both have the same problem... sometimes it just jumps around!

There is no discernable power or engine rpm change, no hiccups with the engine, Haven't figured it out yet! :?:

Thomas E.
712M
Sonora, CA

[krick3tt]

I called SAV this morning. Their SAV1404 tach is 12v with a resistor.

Cheers,
Morris

[Denis]

I've never had any problem with mine

It just shows the RPM the engine is at and doesn't jump around

And yes it is fit with a resistor

Here how it is in the truck



Denis

[krick3tt]

Denis,
You have a fine looking pinz, very clean.
I have received the tach from SAV, Can you help me get the correct wires to the gage?

Cheers,
Morris 710M

[Denis]

No problem, PM me and i will help you the best i can

I'm in the process of repainting all the interior and i will take some pics of how i connected the RPM as i take everything apart in the dash

Denis

[pinzinator]

Be sure the switches on the back are set correctly!

[krick3tt]

Merry Christmas to all.

My thanks go out to Denis for sending me a very detailed documentary of the installation of a tachometer (RPM).
I will be puting it in this next week, as the box is now under the tree as a present.
This forum is great, I have access to some very good information and it helps me alot to get through some of the more interesting aspecs of pinz maintenance.

Cheers,
Morris 710M

[AK NIMROD]

MERRY CHRISTMAS KRICK3TT

I'M 800 MILES FROM MY PINZ WAS WONDERING A COUPLE THINGS
WHAT IS THE DIAMETER OF THE HOLE IN THE DASH FOR THE TACH?
AND ABOUT THE TACH - ? VDO MODEL OR PART #

THANX

[krick3tt]

AK,
Check the 2nd post for the SAV VDO part. I cannot get to the actual tach till later (for VDO number) when everyone is up and we open presents. It is currently 6:30 here and the sun is just coming up.
The size of the dash hole I measured this morning is 2 3/8''. The SAV part comes with an adapter ring that takes up the slack in the hole to fit exactly.
I will be moving to Washington (Seattle) this summer and I have some questions about a trip to Alaska, please PM me so we can chat.

Cheers, Merry Christmas
Morris

[krick3tt]

...later that same day. Packages are open and paper is everywhere.

Ok, the number is WWG 333 035 019X volt: 12

There may be a 24 version but I got it from SAV and it is 12v.

Cheers,
Morris

[AK NIMROD]

thanx krict3tt