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08-03-2020, 10:53 AM | #1 |
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Tach with an HEI Distributor for a 66?
I was going to reuse my distributor with and L31 swap Im making and the old quadrajet I had. The hope was to include a tach like the one on Classic Parts but it says its not compatible with an HEI.
https://www.classicparts.com/1963-66...ctinfo/24-735/ Im not a pro at this but I think this distributor is an HEI that I have. Is this a no go? Is there another tach to get? |
08-03-2020, 12:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Tach with an HEI Distributor for a 66?
I have an HEI distributor and am using the Bosch/sunpro retro tach. Here it is in my gauge cluster...I need to still paint the stem orange, but it looks good in the cluster I think.
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Re: Tach with an HEI Distributor for a 66?
You may have a problem with some tachs. There is an explanation here, not to difficult to overcome - https://www.americanautowire.com/vie...c-distributor/
Once you read that, here is a part (depending on your tach) - https://www.glowshiftdirect.com/hei-...signal-filter/
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That does look good! There is alot I hope I could do with my cluster before I get it reinstalled. One is the tach, a vacuum if possible, jockos tandem lock light conversion to a park brake light, and the voltmeter replacement from the ammeter I have that is shot. Hope I can pull it all off and not mess up too bad. Quote:
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I recently did the voltmeter replacement and added an electric oil pressure gauge. I might try the park brake light conversion also. I may keep it to say tandem lock...since the wheels will be "locked". haha You will be fine on the gauge restore...I just followed the DIY thread and it wasn't bad at all. |
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08-03-2020, 03:10 PM | #7 |
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I was wondering if this was the right orange for the needles?
https://www.amazon.com/Testors-Ename.../dp/B007KMUM9U cheaper if the local Michaels has it https://www.michaels.com/testors-flu...YaAvLTEALw_wcB |
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08-03-2020, 03:17 PM | #9 |
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That looks about the same color. I used Testors Model Master Fluorescent Red. Even so it says red...it is more orange than red. I think LMC sells one too, but unless you are buying other things from them, I always think shipping is too high.
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08-04-2020, 08:38 AM | #10 |
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Re: Tach with an HEI Distributor for a 66?
I'm running the Brothers kit with my HEI and have zero issues. I did buy an adapter harness from Advance Auto to make the wiring to the distributor easier.
https://www.brotherstrucks.com/1964-...tinfo/TACH366/ I used the LMC paint but it is pricy. https://www.lmctruck.com/1960-66-che...e-needle-paint Last edited by Android04; 08-04-2020 at 08:46 AM. |
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I have spoke with American Auto Wire and the wiring kit was designed to work with the specs of the original tachs so without knowing if the aftermarket tachs have factory style internals there is no way to know for certain. He did say that the issues some have had with other GM models and tachs were helped by this tach filter from Ecklers https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...1975-1989.html |
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08-05-2020, 10:19 AM | #13 |
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Re: Tach with an HEI Distributor for a 66?
Great to hear! Did you have to run the filter at all?
That Brothers tach looks to be identical to the Classic Parts tach. I wonder if they can/will give me any manufacture details. I saw in the brothers video the guy take off the red limiters, what would they have done? Indicate or limit movement of the needle? Last edited by msg; 08-05-2020 at 11:35 AM. |
08-06-2020, 01:20 PM | #14 |
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Re: Tach with an HEI Distributor for a 66?
Come to think of it, I have in my box of parts an original tachometer. Could it be used with an HEI distributor with the filter?
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08-07-2020, 09:28 AM | #15 |
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Re: Tach with an HEI Distributor for a 66?
I put a 96LT1 in my suburban and hooked the tach up to the optispark distributor and it worked great.
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