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bzh67
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« on: October 09, 2016, 09:11:02 am »

hello , when you got a msd6al you need to put the tach wiring on the box of the msd , but all tach doesnt work with the 6AL

can you tell me what tach model do you use on your beetle ? 

i've got a JAEGER but doesnt work , i know there is 2 model adaptator but prefer to change the tach directly

please help ,  i just finish my engine , and really need a tach to test the engine on the road

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neil68
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« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2016, 20:40:28 pm »

I installed a VDO tach with my MSD 6AL and it's worked fine for many years, no issues.
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« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2016, 21:39:09 pm »

I'd call the Tach manufacturer and see what it would take to make it work -- it would be cheaper than a complete replace,,,,, unless your wanting to update it -- -- go the Summit or Jeg's and look around for something.......
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« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2016, 22:37:46 pm »

I have an autometer that works fine with my msd
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2016, 09:35:38 am »

Same here autometer with my msd.

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BossHogg76
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« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2016, 09:50:50 am »

I know you said you wanted to just change the tach, however if you decide not to, i have an MSD 8910 sat in the garage not being used. It's for sale if you want it.
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bzh67
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2016, 22:39:33 pm »

ok thanks for your answers  , so if i could keep my tach i prefer , but dont know if its the pn8910 or pn8920 tach adapter needeed ?

my tach is an olld Jaeger electronic and i have a pretronix ignitor in my Bosch 010 distributor

i use the white wire on the msd6al
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BossHogg76
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2016, 11:48:15 am »

MSD 8920 if you're using magnetic pick up (green and purple wires)

as stated here:

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/msd-8920/overview/

MSD 8910 if you're using the white wire

as stated here:

https://www.msdperformance.com/products/accessories/tach_adapters/parts/8910
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2016, 20:22:28 pm »

    On Page 7 of this .pdf it will show you which tachs are compatible or what you need to get yours to work -- call Jaeger they should know too
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