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Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77750

Jim L
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I recently got a tach off ebay for my aristocraft and can't decide where to mount it(if at all). Haven't tested it yet,so I definitely have not cut my dash yet.I admit I'm a little wary of it,but always wanted a tach.Anyway,was wondering what you folks think on the location. I took some pics of some cut outs I made and placed them on the dash to get an idea of my options. All ideas very welcome on this,thanks.. The tach....

Idea 1..

Idea 2...

A pic of the whole dash...

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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77755

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Nice! I like idea 2. It looks like the ammeter is slightly off center, so this allows you to center the tach between the speedo and key switch. Then you can line up the ammeter on the left.

You didn't ask but... since you already have a hole. Cut a tach size hole in a piece if plywood. Then clamp the plywood to the dash to use as a drill template. That way your hole saw won't wander.

By the way nice boat!

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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77758

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	I like the last one. One thing for sure is you can repair any holes you make and changed your mind. I fixed several in my dash. You can't tell they were there at all. It had some switch holes and old car radio holes in it. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77762

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	The plywood jig sounds like a great idea! A hole saw wallowing around on the dash would be a very bad day lol. Thanks for the boat comment. Robert, my dash has texture on it I couldn't repair so I'm going to VERY careful lol. thanks Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77785

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	I had forgotten just how beautiful your Aristocraft is Jim! I believe I agree with Shacomm on the positioning, and your idea of checking it out before you drill the first hole. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77816

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	MarkS wrote: I had forgotten just how beautiful your Aristocraft is Jim! I believe I agree with Shacomm on the positioning, and your idea of checking it out before you drill the first hole. Thanks Mark,I'm leaning towards idea 2 also. jim Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77833

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Jim, before cutting any holes in the beautiful dash you might want to make sure that it works for your setup. Tachs are finniky. If it's what you expected get the hole saw out. Cal Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77834

Tomahawk Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 238 Karma: 15 Thank you received: 2	Definitely option 2. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 4 months ago #77861

wrangler86 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	I agree #2 looks the best to me Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 1 day ago #84814

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	I know this is a "sleeping" thread, but I finally installed the tach and thought I'd show it to you guys. I went with #2, everyone's suggestion and think it turned out pretty good. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 1 day ago #84815

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Great choice! Looks factory, nice job. Cal Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 22 hours ago #84824

DaveK Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 210 Karma: 4 Thank you received: 0	I just cut mine in last week. I hope to finish the wiring tomorrow. How is the tach working? What model Airguide is it? Mine is a 653, it is for magneto ignition 2 or 4 cylinders. I have it on my '57 Evinrude 35 hp. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 11 hours ago #84832

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DaveK wrote:

I just cut mine in last week. I hope to finish the wiring tomorrow. How is the tach working? What model Airguide is it? Mine is a 653, it is for magneto ignition 2 or 4 cylinders. I have it on my '57 Evinrude 35 hp.

I just installed it yesterday,but I tested it on the engine at the house and it worked fine. It's a 654-A. jim

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Re:Tach position 11 years 9 hours ago #84835

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Turned out great Jim, very nice work sir! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Tach position 11 years 9 hours ago #84836

Jim L Topic Author Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Thanks guys,I've had a couple days off waiting on another job to get ready. I'm now rehanging the control cables along the side under the gunwale a little better. They were falling down lol. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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