Jim Shepard Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Mounted my old Sun tach today. Hated to drill the dash but there was no other location. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worden18 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Looks good! I'd like to see it in action... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Looks GREAT Jim!! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/28/2019 at 8:37 PM, Jim Shepard said: Mounted my old Sun tach today. Hated to drill the dash but there was no other location. Looks good Jim! I mounted my tach under the center part of the dash where a bolt was readily available, now I never look at it since I know the sound of the engine at each gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Why do guys put tachs in street vehicles? I can understand race motors but I never understand tachs in several new trucks that I have purchased. I just listen to the engine and shift accordingly. I can’t say I’ve ever looked at a tach in any vehicle I’ve ever owned. No disrespect to Jim, it looks great sitting there, I’m just confused what the purpose is for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeed Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 52 minutes ago, Todd B said: Why do guys put tachs in street vehicles? I can understand race motors but I never understand tachs in several new trucks that I have purchased. I just listen to the engine and shift accordingly. I can’t say I’ve ever looked at a tach in any vehicle I’ve ever owned. No disrespect to Jim, it looks great sitting there, I’m just confused what the purpose is for. I've had several vehicles over the years w/tachs, and like you, I don't use them for shifting guidance. I just listen to the engine. But, cruising down a highway, it has been interesting to see what the RPM's look like in various vehicles. Just a nice to have decoration, for me. ? And a redline, ha!, I've never even gotten close to one of those. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Todd B said: Why do guys put tachs in street vehicles? I can understand race motors but I never understand tachs in several new trucks that I have purchased. I just listen to the engine and shift accordingly. I can’t say I’ve ever looked at a tach in any vehicle I’ve ever owned. No disrespect to Jim, it looks great sitting there, I’m just confused what the purpose is for. I think GGDad got one after a few years of us ribbing him for going so slow in his truck! I can see how they'd be useful in an older vehicle that is generally louder and could trick your ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony WestOZ Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) Usually like a tacho the first couple of times I drive or ride something. Once its clear were things are, sound and feel I never look at the things. I do like the look of that Sun tacho. Good job. Edited December 30, 2019 by Tony WestOZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Dodge did offer the tachs in the trucks. They were mounted on the steering column. Typically used on the medium to heavy trucks. Used to help shift non synchro trans and rear end condo's. If you couldn't figure it out by sound and feel like a real pro trucker? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 Todd - don't be confused. There's too many other things in the world to be confused about. Almost all cars/trucks come with tachometers these days, even automatics. I did it because I'm curious about the RPM's , I had it, and it looks so cool... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Jim Shepard Posted December 31, 2019 Author Solution Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) How does one delete a post? I posted twice on the above post... Edited December 31, 2019 by Jim Shepard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John U Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 to late now but I used the two screws for the wipers on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted January 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 3:27 PM, John U said: to late now but I used the two screws for the wipers on mine Interesting. How ‘bout a photo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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