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dew1911:
Does anyone know if the TD (19J) has the ability to connect a Tachometer (Rev Counter) to, as I reckon it'd be a good investment.

And if so, what would I need (besides a dial!)

MTyrrell:
Was looking to do the same on mine (TDi)

 You will need a diesel rev counter, a petrol rev counter wont work as they require a different signal.
 On Land Rovers with pre TD5 engines, i.e. TD and TDi the tachometer takes it's signal from the alternators 'W' terminal. A TD5 tacho wont work either as it is driven by the ECU.  

 You will need a 52mm guage if you are fitting it to the standard 110 dash. I have been trawling eBay but diesel tachometer are few and far between.

 I have a link somewhere for a company that sells VDO gauges especially for Land Rover diesels, as far as I can remember I think they were £90 + postage. Ill dig it out when i gat home.

 As for fitting it's straight forward, only five connections a 12volt pickup to power the gauge, 12volt in to the lighting circuit for the backlight and one signal cable to the 'W' terminal on the alternator. Simple as that.

MTyrrell:
You need one like this ....


Just done a quick Google search and found the company I was on about here  http://www.croytec.co.uk/rev_counters.htm They supply them with a full fitting kit and instructions, but be prepared they aint cheap expect at least the wrong side of sixty quid.

paul_humphreys:
Thinking of the same thing. I was told about these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8077229717&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Paul

dew1911:
I was planning to bracket mount it between the side of the dials and the Radio so size isn't a major pressing issue.

Any know how far the Rev gauge would have to go and where the Redline is ect...

Thanks for the help so far,
David.

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