Conversion possible from MSD to mechanical tach?

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Mar 13, 2006 | 12:07 PM

gavanm01

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Conversion possible from MSD to mechanical tach?

In building my 454 stroker the distributor will be changed out for a MSD set up. I need some ideas on converting my 1969 tach to electric, if possible. Is there some sort of electro-mechanical conversion kit or will I just have to live with an extra electric tach somewhere else in the cabin? Thanks in advance for any replies to this challenge.

Mar 13, 2006 | 12:16 PM

zwede

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You should be able to find some info with a search. Several of us have replaced our mech tachs with 75-77 electric tachs. I used my 71 faceplate so the numbers are the correct color and redline is correct. It's a fairly simple procedure.

Mar 13, 2006 | 12:22 PM

gavanm01

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I was hoping for a solution that did not require taking out the dashboard; not a fun thing. I reckon your conversion requires this, correct?

Mar 13, 2006 | 12:52 PM

theandies

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Are you just trying to get rid of your mechanical tach? MSD makes a tach drive distributor. Thats what I am running.

Mar 13, 2006 | 01:12 PM

JoeRags

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I have an MSD Pro-Billet with a mechanical tach drive in my '70. Forgot what the part number was, but look around. Worked great for me..... until my tach cable broke. now I have no tach.