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Old 02-08-2015, 03:57 PM
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Default 3dr rev counter mod for wasted spark

can someone tell me which terminals to bridge to make the rev counter work with wasted spark pls.
ive done a search and the pics ive seen seem to be of a different rev counter to mine.
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Old 03-08-2015, 10:40 AM
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This is how I did mine. I know its a 4x4 one but may help.
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There is a picture on the MSD instructions isn't there IIRC.
Old 03-08-2015, 11:35 AM
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Yeah it's a different board to yours,i don't have the fitting instructions if someone can post them up I'd be grateful
Thanks for the pic.
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Mine just worked without any change required, not sure why
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Yeah if your car has a very good loom then they can work without the modification.
Unfortunately when I did this mod it dropped my voltage on my SECS monitor by half a volt as you obviously by the looks of it, it needs more current to the rev counter doing the bridge of the wire. Might be wrong.
If no-one can post a picture of the instructions I'll dig mine out when I am home next Sunday for ya bud.

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Thanks for that mate,I'll fire a message over to stu in the mean time,really don't want to put another rev counter in there.
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Have looked at the instructions and it says not applicable to 3dr Cosworth's and early Sapphires. Sorry not much help in the end, but it says there is a number for Speedy Cables in Swansea 01639 732213 which might help??
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I got hold of the instructions and I'm picking up a set of clocks tonight in an attempt to install the later rev counter but retain the boost gauge.
gonna be a pain to do but will be worth it if it works.
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Originally Posted by cozzy jeff
I got hold of the instructions and I'm picking up a set of clocks tonight in an attempt to install the later rev counter but retain the boost gauge.
gonna be a pain to do but will be worth it if it works.
Cool. Hope it works.
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