76 LF tach in a 77 LF

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PolCat
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76 LF tach in a 77 LF

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I put a 76 tach from a Liquifire 440 into a 77 340 Liquifire, why would it register
rpm but not where it should? Way lower than it sounds.
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Re: 76 LF tach in a 77 LF

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PolCat,

There should be no difference between a 76-78 Liquifire tach. I believe all the Prestolite ignition sleds, including the 295/s, 340/s, CDI updated JDX-8 and 800's, All 76-78 Liquifire and Cyclones and the Liquidator all have the same, interchangeable tach. Motor size does not matter.

Is the ignition stock? And is the wiring OK?

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Re: 76 LF tach in a 77 LF

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I believe it to be original ignition, I bought it from the original owner. Will check the plug in wiring
to make sure of the connections.
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Re: 76 LF tach in a 77 LF

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Quickest fix I ever had. Had the yellow/black wire on the yellow not the black wire. Tach needed a unregulated source I guess.
Cold idle will set when I get a better chance to warm it up.
Thanks Joe for the reply.
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