Any used AutoMeter Diesel Tach??
10-27-2002, 11:58 AM
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Any used AutoMeter Diesel Tach??
<br>Has anybody used the AutoMeter Diesel tach on their<br>first Gen truck? I am asking becaues I am not sure<br>how it triggers and if it works with the OE crank position <br>sensor. The one I am looking at is PN 2888 and its on the <br>AutoMeter website. <br><br>I have also looked into the Isspro gauges but they seem<br>a bit spendy.<br><br>Thanks for any info.<br>Matt<br>
10-27-2002, 12:08 PM
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Re:Any used AutoMeter Diesel Tach??
Im glad this discussion came up. I have the Isspro Tach on mine along with the kit that hooks up to the existing CPS harness. Well, 2 days ago the tach took a 
. Ive checked all of my connections, everything!. Still no go. 8 months of use and it dies. >
<br><br>I will look around and see about the autometer tach. As I will prolly have to get another brand if the supplier will not warrantee this one.
. Ive checked all of my connections, everything!. Still no go. 8 months of use and it dies. > <br><br>I will look around and see about the autometer tach. As I will prolly have to get another brand if the supplier will not warrantee this one.
10-27-2002, 02:29 PM
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Re:Any used AutoMeter Diesel Tach??
FWIW...if your looking for a cheaper alternative. Tiny Tach makes a tachometer for around 65 bucks. Alot of the 1st gen guys on the TDR say it works great. A little slower reaction than an analog gauge, but all in all it works great. It recieves its signal off of one of the injector lines. It contains an hour meter, two service timers, and max RPM as well. The only downfall is that it has no light.<br><br>Tiny Tach
10-28-2002, 03:49 PM
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Re:Any used AutoMeter Diesel Tach??
I have an Autometer 2888 on my rig and it works great but it it's not a bolt on. The sender is held on the alternator with a giant worm gear clamp and the tach has to be calibrated to match the signal from the sender. Fortunately, I have an optical tachometer so the calibration (adjustment screw in the tach head) was a cinch but for those without access to one, there is the extra expense/hassle of having it calibrated.<br>If I had known about the Tiny Tach at the time, I might have chosen it.
10-29-2002, 11:46 PM
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Re:Any used AutoMeter Diesel Tach??
<br>Thanks for the replies Okie and Zone. Thats the<br>info I was looking for. I was not sure how the Autometer tach got its trigger...I supose its some hall effect with the<br>alternators field....and it needs calibration. Ok Its all<br>clear now.<br><br>
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