Tach Repair

[minifridge1138]

Hello,

I have heard conflicting reports, so i'm hoping someone can set me straight.

I usually hear that you have to remove the tach from behind the dash board.
However, i have heard that on 1978 and later you can remove them from the front. My tach just jumps up to 7k and stays there. I want to remove it and clean the connectors and see if that helps. I just need to know how to get it out.

Thanks!

 

[minifridge1138]

You can remove the tach from the front.

 

[76okievette]

Wow you answered your own question thats pretty cool, so do tell how do you do it and can be done on a 76, i hate not having a tack but don't want to remove the dash again to get at the tack circuit board?

 

[minifridge1138]

I think you have to remove the tach on a 76 from behind. They redesigned the interior layout in 1978 (i think). On the older design, I don't think you can get it out from the front.

Hopefully someone with an older car can help.
You may find some old posts if you search the archives.

Good Luck!

 

[o2bnkc]

I'm still amazed you answered your own question. That never works for me. Wait a minute, let me give it a shot. When will I be worth a million dollars?

 

[o2bnkc]

Never.

 

[o2bnkc]

Wow, maybe it does work.

 

[navy2kcoupe]

Never.

THAT ..... started my day off just GREAT!
Andy

 

[LVMYVT76]

On a 76, you have to remove the tack from the back.