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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Smile Tachometer question

Can someone tell me if a tachometer for a four cylinder engine (89 - 92 models) is the same as the six cylinder one. I have the 4 cyl. engine and tach in my truck - It's reading slow. I also have an instrument panel from a 92 Explorer. Would switching tachs work?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Hello. Can anyone give me some help?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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I think the tach gets an electronic signal from the pcm (powertrain control module). Does anyone really need a tach? I mean what is it good for, really? Sure it's all hot roddy and whatever, but is it necessary to know exactly how many rpm's you're turning? In a four banger? afterall. If you're going over 2 grand, don't.
 
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