rev counter /Tachometer

[malsgoing130]

I've decided to put a rev counter in the 300TDI and can remember seeing a tutorial on how to do it with the rear of the alternator shown, and I cannot find it anywhere . Can anyone help.
Thanks
Mal

[isuzu110]

See here Alternator Service (http://members.ozemail.com.au/%7Edefender110@ozemail.com.au/mypage/alternator_service.htm)

Connect tacho to the to the 'W' terminal

[malsgoing130]

Thanks for the info isuzu110, but there was another tutorial with part numbers for the gauges etc. somewhere.???
Thanks
Mal

[malsgoing130]

For those that want to know:) the VDO part number is 333-156 for 4000rpm rev counter.
Mal

[Ranga]

For those that want to know:) the VDO part number is 333-156 for 4000rpm rev counter.
Mal

What colour light does this have?

[VladTepes]

What colour light does this have?

Good question - is it illuminated green, and is that the standard colour for VDO gauges eg fuel etc.

[malsgoing130]

Hi Gents,
The correct part no is VDO 33305017G revs to 6000 rpm not the 4000 as previously indicated, there were problems getting one in WA and I cant wait when the money is burning a hole . The loght is yellowy red, i think you you can get a green globe or sleeve to change the colour but I havent as yet. They are quite hard to calibrate as well if you dont have the special rev counter thingy so only an estimate, I do know that the top rev limit is correct as per the 300tdi spec, but the idle seems a bit low? I hope this helps, also dont try and put it in the no1 position next to the speedo as it wont fit because of the dash bracket behind.
Cheers
Mal

[spudboy]

...also dont try and put it in the no1 position next to the speedo as it wont fit because of the dash bracket behind.
Cheers
Mal


That's funny - mine fitted in OK next to the speedo (2002 130). Am about to fit one to the 90 so will see if that has a dash bracket behind it.