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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Wacky Tachometer

Hey dose any one know how to get the factory tach working on my '85 6.9L. I started jumping from 500 to 2000 and then just went **** up on me. I can't figure out where the pickup sensor is or the wireing set up for this thing Thanks for any help
 
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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your tach sensor is located on your timing gear cover
 
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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new tac sensor is or was 99.50 with tax from ford for my 94 7.3 idi non turbo
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Old Dec 30, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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cool thanks for the help ill try that... do you know of a voltmeter test you can perform to check the sensor
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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I have heard some people fixing it by just removing it and cleaning it. I am not sure if a voltage test or a resistance (ohm) test is needed.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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Mine did the same thing after I bought it. I was able to get it fixed by just cleaning the sensor.
If I remember correctly the output is an AC voltage between 0 and 40 volts. So set the volt meter to AC and measure the volts while the engine is running more volts=more RPM.
 
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