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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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I just installed a new tach cable. I know the end into the back of the tach is engaged by spinning the end that goes into the distributer. But when I screw the cable onto the distributer and start the car - nothing registers on the tach. The cable housing seems to be long enough, could it be too long?

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Old May 5, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Are you sure that you have it fully pressed into the back of the tach?
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Its possible the brass tach gear in the distributer could be toast...the Vendors carry the parts to repair
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I have an MSD distributer. When I put the cable in I can't feel it hit anything. I can't see inside the distributer connection hole.
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For an msd you need the little adapter that slides into the distributor.
http://www.msdignition.com/product.a...+drive+adapter
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That was it, just needed the adapter, thanks.
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