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#828936 02/23/2012 6:05 AM
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I'm installing a tach. The instructions indicate the tach ground should connect to the battery negative or the chassis. I want to ground the tach to the firewall. I plan to bare the paint in an existing 3/16 hole and install a ground screw for the tach. Looking for some input.
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Re: need ground
nels1954 #828938 02/23/2012 6:11 AM
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Make sure there is a strap from cab to chassis.

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Re: need ground
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Cletis, thanks for the for the feedback. I went out today and bought a heavy duty ground strap. Plan to clean the surface of the chassis and the cab and install the strap. That way I'm assured of having a good ground.
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nels1954 #829847 02/26/2012 4:29 AM
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Finished installing the ground strap. Connected all the tach wires. Tach works great.

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