...tach signal...

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  1. 71gold

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    can I split the...tach signal... and both signals be correct?
    example... say i hook 2 tachs to my MSD box tach output wire to see if both read the same.

    ...looking for...yes...answers only....:rofl2:
     
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    Yes, got my shift light, dash and under hood tach hooked up to my msd box. 3 units off the box.
     
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    :Handshake...now that's what i'm talking about....:thumbs2:
     
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    No ... if you split it it will read only 50% RPM ...
     
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    BUT do the house rules allow you to Double Down after a split?

    Seriously though I don't see why running two wires off the tack output would affect the signal to the tachs. You should be fine.
     
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    can i change the cam gear to correct that...:huh:
     
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    NO .. I suggest you hook up two Tachs ... and then add them together to get the correct reading ..
     
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    I called MSD and the Guy said..."you can run 3 things off the tach wire."...:yup:

    ...:bouncy:...
     
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    thanks...:Handshake that sounds right...
     
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    Why not 4? my OCD like things to be divisible by 2.

    Side note: If you are going to call the professionals anyways then why ask the opinions of all us amateurs :huh: :rofl2:
     
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    it's to get all ya'lls attention so when i call and get the correct answer you will all know...you are very welcome...:tiphat:
     
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    But...

    But did he say they would all work correctly?
     
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