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Re: Electric tach and Crane ignition in 72

To: Graham Stretch <technical-iwnet@lineone.net>
Subject: Re: Electric tach and Crane ignition in 72
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2000 13:26:36 -0700


Graham Stretch wrote:
> 
> Hi Mark
> I am assuming that is a smiths original tacho you have there, if it is, the
> round terminal 6.5mm (1/4") bullet is the one to connect to the coil. the
> flat terminal  is usually connected to +12v it does not matter where the
> supply comes from , just don't get it from the light green that feeds the
> fuel and temp gauges as this is voltage stabilised to about 10v.
> 

Actually, Graham, It DOES matter where the 12 volts is sourced.  It
needs to come from a "switched" power source.  The stock location is
from the input side of the Voltage stabilizer.  This point is supplied
voltage only when the ignition switch is "ON".

Joe


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