Seems like so many adjustments are tied to RPM levels. The manual oftern says 'fit a tachometer and check RPM's. My 69 230 doesnt have a tach. Where do you connect one on the car, how much are they, and where should I look to get one?

Thanks
Marc

Neubie

I'm presuming it's a petrol (gas) engine not diesel. There's no tach on my '71 280 SE either but there is one on the timing light I use - can't you hire a good timing light from a tool shop over there with a tach function ? (I have no idea how much one would cost you to buy in the states - and the one I use is a borrowed snap-on unit, so we won't go into the cost of that ) If so you don't have to worry about electrical connections to the coil - or how many cylinders your car has, just clip the light HT clamp over the lead to number one cylinder and the revs will be displayed for you...also a great oppertunity to check and adjust the ignition timing if needed (do your points first).

Hope that helps.

Alan

I have an old sears engine analyzer. you attach it to the battery and the condensor line and it tells you RPM's, volts, amps, dwell and point gap. looks just like this

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00921029000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

Typically, the Dwell-Tach Meter lines are attached to the coil.

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Ok, looks good and easy. Thanks guys!

Marc