I have a '28 A with a banger. 12V conversion FSI Electronic Ignition I'd like to run a period correct ('40's) tach. Can I get a recommendation? Anyone have one for sale? Thanks!
"period correct (40's) tach" and "FSI Electronic Ignition" are in direct conflict with each other. "period correct (40's)" would be a mechanical drive tachometer and I would doubt any electronic ignition distributor would have a mechanical tach drive. If you can settle for a "Vintage Look" tach, there are a number of "old style" tachs available. A Google search will yield units from Bosch, Mooneyes, and several others. eBay in particular has a selection.
Rabbit-hole alert: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/using-a-speedometer-as-a-tachometer.1284007/
I should have said Period correct looking.... I've seen the units on eBay but most say untested and/or do not specify 4-cyl vs. 6-cyl vs. 8- cyl engine. So that why I was looking for a recommendation. Regarding if I need a tach....I don't. I just think a period looking tach would look cool. That's all
The link below is the Tach I have on my banger and works great. Although it appears these are discontinued, you maybe a vendor out there still has a couple on the shelf. https://oemtechtools.com/products/bosch-fst-8050-retro-line-tach-bosfst8050
Can’t really recommend a tach but If you find a tach you like here’s an idea. check out www.technoversions.com I’ve got a 34 ford pu with a 59a flathead, efire distributor, 12v and a column mounted vintage Sun football tach. TechnoVersions sells a product TachMatch that uses a small circuit board to match any tach to any engine. Doesn’t matter if 4,6, or 8 cylinders. You can mount their small circuit board inside Sun transmitter or hide it under the dash (my preference). Works well.
I second the tach match. I put one on my 56, they eliminate the sending unit and you can choose the number of cylinders. I think they are less than 100 bucks
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