Author Topic: Tach installation/set-up question (Read 680 times)

OzCuda · « **on:** December 28, 2008 - 06:53:50 AM »

I have one of the VDO reproduction tacho's that fit into the spare instrument location on the non-rallye dash. I am going to fit the gauge, run the wires etc but have a question about the settings on the back - it has a bank of 3 little switches and wanted to make sure they are in the correct location before re-nstalling the dash. At the moment 1 & 2 are selected on and 3 is off. Tacho is going on a 383/auto. See the pics for what I'm talking about.

Also, what amperage is 18 guage wire (as per Mopar gauge instructions)? Thanks.

Chryco Psycho · « **Reply #1 on:** December 28, 2008 - 01:38:30 PM »

I wish I could help , no instruction with the guage ?
my guess is ti would be for cylinder selection 4-6-8
the last time I worked with VDO guages was about 10 yeras ago

thedodgeboys · « **Reply #2 on:** December 28, 2008 - 03:54:41 PM »

will this help?
http://www.egauges.com/pdf/vdo/0-515-012-044.pdf

http://www.egauges.com/pdf/vdo/0-515-010-516.pdf

Looks like #2 & #3 ARE SET TO ON AND #1 IS SET TO OFF For a V8.

OzCuda · « **Reply #3 on:** December 28, 2008 - 06:25:18 PM »

Thanks Dodgeboys/Chryco - looks like the first .pdf is the correct one but I might double check with some of the numbers off the side of the gauge. Interesting that the switch settings is different for the two different gauges - I would have thought manufacturers would try and standardise this? 1 & 2 on and 3 off for 8 cyl with coil on the first .pdf.

Didn't think to search for manufacturers instructions - isn't the internet wonderful

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OzCuda

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