As Max pointed out I don't *need* a tach, but I sure do hate it bouncing all over and basically staring at something "broken" that should be easily fixable. (It's enough to stare at the broken clock). I have way more things in front of a $50 tach fix, so I'll try some other stuff, then a pap and if that's not done it, it'll go on the future wishlist ;) And THEN I'll let you know how it works ;)
Caitlin
Santa Fe
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "n61cm" <jim@...> wrote:
>
> I think you should buy the $54 upgrade, try it out and let us know how it works. :-)
>
> I think I am going to buy his intermittent wiper upgrade. I like gadgets.
>
> Jim
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "CaitlinDean" <tinymachine@> wrote:
> >
> > I have a bouncy tachometer and one of the things that seems to work for people (at least temporarily) is the "cigarette butt trick" where you put the filter end of a cigarette inside the housing to provide pressure on the loose contacts.
> >
> > Well, I found a cigarette butt (who knew THAT would come in "handy"?) while removing the console (scary stuff down there) parts to get them clean and remove switches etc. So I thought I'd give it a try, but no luck.
> >
> > My tach barely registers AT ALL now. So I guess my options now are:
> >
> > 1) PAP find (wish me luck!)
> > 2) and/or ground the cluster ($10 for a grounding cable shipped, or DIY)
> > 3) $54 shipped electronic tach amp http://mbelectronicupgrades.com/Tachometer_Amp.html
> > 4) used on eBay (currently one for $90+s/h)
> > 5) new @ $135 (or higher)
> >
> > I'm not having much luck lately...here's to that changing...
> >
> > Caitlin
> > Santa Fe
> >
>
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