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Tach for a 550

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Matt

09-05-2003 08:41:16

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HI all,
Just wondering if anyone has had any luck in fixing the tachometer on a 550 (i have it off, but i don't seem to be able to get inside it. did these ever get fixed?), and if not where should i look for a new one? The other thing is that the one i have didn't have a cable so im not real sure where it would connect on the engine. Any ideas? thanks matt

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550Doug

09-10-2003 14:06:22

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Re: Tach for a 550 in reply to Matt, 09-05-2003 08:41:16

Apparently a special machine is needed to open the 550 tach because of the rollover shoulder around the outside. I have a similar problem and considered a homemade fix, but after some research I discovered a company in Chicago that will do a proper repair for $75. The company is called Speedometer & Clock Co and ask for Mike Fabian. Unfortunately I'm not at home right now so I don't have the phone number. If you need the phone number, email me at [email protected]

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RWT ( tach drive)

09-05-2003 20:43:54

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Re: Tach for a 550 in reply to Matt, 09-05-2003 08:41:16

Since no one else has said, the tach drive point should be on or just below the distributor. If it is a diesel I believe it will drive where the distributor would be it the block were set up for gas.

I never had a tach drive but I have seen them an I am a little fuzzy at the moment but I know I am close.

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matt

09-05-2003 15:05:48

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Re: Re: Tach for a 550 in reply to Myron KY, 09-05-2003 10:05:26

any idea where i can find a needle, or should i just try to make one out of something. I know that i am going to need one?
thanks
matt

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Myron KY

09-05-2003 20:03:56

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Re: Re: Re: Tach for a 550 in reply to matt, 09-05-2003 15:05:48

If the needle is broken in half and you have both pieces, I'd try and repair the needle first. Failing that I'd try a tractor salvage yard, for a broken tach or speedometer with a similar sized, good, needle. Making my own needle would be a last resort.

Since you need a cable anyway, go ahead and get one. Connect one end, of the cable, to the tach and the other end to a reversible electric drill. See what parts of the tach work and what parts don't. You may find that it's beyond repair or not worth repairing.

My 2� anyway.
Myron KY

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ShepFL

09-05-2003 11:31:22

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Re: Re: Tach for a 550 in reply to Myron KY, 09-05-2003 10:05:26

Myron -
Thanks for a most useful link!!
ShepFL

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Myron KY

09-05-2003 12:17:26

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Re: Re: Re: Tach for a 550 in reply to ShepFL , 09-05-2003 11:31:22

Your most welcome.

Nice wild hog, by the way.

Myron KY

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ShepFL

09-05-2003 14:00:21

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Tach for a 550 in reply to Myron KY, 09-05-2003 12:17:26

Thanks Myron!
Just hope I am that fortunate when deer season opens on the 20th!!

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