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Old Nov 25, 2023 | 05:39 PM
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Does anyone know of a way to convert a 1963 Tach to electronic or of a vendor that can do that? All of the aftermarket kits appear to exclude 63 and 54 models and the vendors that use to do that are no longer around (Wilcox). Just switched to HEI as my old mechanical drive distributor gave up the ghost. Would prefer not to go back to a mechanical distributor as she runs much better with HEI. Thanks
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IIRC the problem is the fit behind the gauge face, i.e. lack of enough room.
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You could replace ALL of the gauges with a set from Dakota Digital
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For less than $200 you can get a tach drive HEI off Ebay. I used one for several years with no issues.
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As stated above, it isn't easy for a number of reasons

Nevertheless, I wanted the freedom to choose whatever distributer I wanted,
was also converting a number of my gauges to electronic, and wanted to retain the stock look.

The first vendor that attempted this failed. It just didn't work right.
However, Roger at Corvette Instrument Service pulled it off
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Thanks. I will call Roger on Monday. His shop is located about 20 miles from mine, so shipping should not be an issue.
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