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Topic: d-17 tach

Posted By: john n/il.
Subject: d-17 tach
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2010 at 2:53pm

I bought a replacement cable for a 58 diesel tachometer but on the end going into the side of the block the hole looks to be round not 4 sided like the cable .What am i missing here.The piece in the block rotates with tractor running.Anyone ?

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Posted By: Jess
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2010 at 5:20pm

the original cables where round with a key made into it the new ones are square and require an adaptor they are usualy made of plastic good luck

Posted By: BobHnwO
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2010 at 5:36pm

Google MSD #8491 tach drive adapter,got one for my D17.

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Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2010 at 10:57pm

Will that work for a D14 Too?

Posted By: BobHnwO
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2010 at 4:35am

I'm not sure,maybe someone else can add input.

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Why do today what you can put off til tomorrow.

Posted By: JoeO(CMO)
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2010 at 5:25am

NAPA has some small end pieces to make the transition

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Posted By: john n/il.
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2010 at 9:06pm

Thanks for your input i will get one and let you know how it went .