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tachometer not working after standing for 2years

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Old Nov 21, 2021 | 06:00 PM
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Default tachometer not working after standing for 2years

Good old Haynes no mention of tacho in book so where is it connected to must be the pulse side of ing somewhere anybody know
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Old Nov 22, 2021 | 06:47 AM
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Green wire on the ignition coil.

Is the rest working as it should? Warning lights, illumination etc.?

In most cases it's just a mechanical problem. Open the tachometer unit and check the movement. You should be able to move the needle just with little pressure from your little finger's tip or even by blowing at it.

If it's stuck you'll just have to free it and make sure it moves again as it should. Fine mechanics oil or sewing machine oil is the key. Don't use something like WD-40. This is not an oil, it's mostly a cleaner
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