Column-mount tach

MaxKlinger · Post by **MaxKlinger** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:09 am

Hey guys,

Looking to mount a tach on the column of my bump. I've searched both Jegs and Summit Racing for parts but in both cases it's hard to narrow my search to column-mounted tachs; most are in-dash units.

Do you guys have column mounted tachs? If so, what did you use?

I'm also having a hard time finding gauge styles that compliment our trucks. Any suggestions? VDO Series I looked nice, but it's an in-dash unit.

Thanks!
Tony

rjewkes · Post by **rjewkes** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:07 am

i have a sun super tach II you can column mount it but need a hose clamp or some other type of materail to keep it attached.

actualy i have too the big 40-50 dollarone that is huge and has some chrome on it.

and i have a dinky little one made by equuis.

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 9:05 am

Mines a equiss performance tach availible at oreillys auto not bad looks good, and functions good get you a hose clam and do like i did.

Pictures

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 12:50 pm

I have not found/seen one that looks good with our gages. You can use just about any Tach, some you have to get a Column Kit that comes with a Bucket and stand to put the Tach into.

MaxKlinger · Post by **MaxKlinger** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 1:07 pm

MadMaxetc wrote::yt:I have not found/seen one that looks good with our gages. You can use just about any Tach, some you have to get a Column Kit that comes with a Bucket and stand to put the Tach into.

I know I can't be too picky, but it would be nice to find something with narrow sans-serif lettering that would look good on a '60s column. Most of the gauges today look like they're geared for the import tuner crowd. Hell, I'm only looking for a 6,000 RPM tach; at that point my brother's Honda doesn't even begin to make power yet.

mrung0wa · Post by **mrung0wa** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:31 pm

I installed an AUTOMETER large size tach in "Jethro".
You know I'm always doing at least 7,500 RPM'S on that tired old 300!

I've been using AUTOMETER for over 20 years and never been let down.

Plus they really look awesome!

Lawrence

trukcrazy · Post by **trukcrazy** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:29 am

For around $370.00, you can get a Rally-Pac from a 65 or 66 Mustang and it would look period correct. That is on my list of things to do.......one day.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1966-Mus ... dZViewItem

jor · Post by **jor** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:30 am

How about this one!
jor

Clarko · Post by **Clarko** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 10:14 am

Cheapo SunPro tach I got at autozone 5 years ago for my 65 Mustang.
It does the job.

occupant · Post by **occupant** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:35 pm

Another vote for the Sunpro line. If you got points ignition there's no reason you can't run one of the 60s models, the original Super Tach. Those would be period correct but you gotta get a box for it and calibrate it. PITA but worth it IMO.

I also like some of the early Auto Meter stuff from the 80s-90s.

And IMO, anything bigger than 3 3/8" is overkill on a column mount.

Post by **Ranchero50** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:20 pm

Do this;

There's athread in this subforum somewhere about making it. Tach is 0-4000rpm from a Bluebird bus press mounted in some brushed 3" EMT. The column mount is 2" EMT and the connector is a squished peice of 2" stainless. Took a couple hours and it works great. Found an inductive prox at work last week so I can still use it after the diesel swap...

Jamie

Post by **DuckRyder** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 6:41 am

I used a black Autogage painted to match.

Oh, and if you like VDO, they offer mounting cups for most of their stuff.

Thunderfoot · Post by **Thunderfoot** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 12:18 pm

jor wrote:How about this one!
jor

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I like the mounting method on that

cruzerman350 · Post by **cruzerman350** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:54 am

i got a autogage 5" monster tach and made my own mounting bracket for it. i will get pics for you tomorrow. i got this tach out of a scap car at school but i ahve found tachs at the swap meet and occasionally at pick'n pulls.

-miles

MaxKlinger · Post by **MaxKlinger** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:11 am

occupant wrote:And IMO, anything bigger than 3 3/8" is overkill on a column mount.

I agree completely. I'm not a fan of the enormous tachometers some people have, they obstruct the view or use of other dashboard-area devices. I'm not racing my truck, I just find a tach useful to have.

DuckRyder, your painted-to-match looks great. I'd do that too but I think I'm going to repaint my interior to get rid of the ugly green I have now.

I found VDO's website (they're a division of Siemens) but I can't find a manufacturer's catalog, only through distributors like Summit or Jeg's. I want to make sure I can find a housing that matches the gauge I buy!

Also, I see some of you have added other gauges. I'd also like to add a more accurate oil pressure, water temp, and voltage gauge. Where is a good place to mount them? I was thinking of making a radio delete plate with gauges inset. Thoughts?

Thanks for your help, guys.

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