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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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Default MSD (tach ?)
Just installel a MSD system
eveything works great except my tach
cannot find any mistakes in install
open for sugestions
Thanks Kevin
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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if it's a mech tach did you put in the adapter that came in the bag?
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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give us some details. year vette? type distributor? model MSD unit?
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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if it's a 6AL and your tach is electric, use the tach output on the box. I tried the old "negative side of the coil" trick and the tach would not work.
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I had the same problem, my cable was too long going into tack drive.
You don't want too much cable going in.
Worked for me anyway.
good luck
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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 09:07 PM
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It was the adapter
Thanks Panchop
it is one bad ride
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