Tachometer wiring

[7TZ]

I just got an original AMC tach from a 68 AMX. Tried hooking it up to my 68 Javelin to see if it worked. According to my wiring diagram you hook it up directly to the coil + and -. Tried that and the car wouldn't even start. Tried every combination of wiring possible and no go. Either the tach doesn't work, or I'm hooking it up wrong. I'm thinking the latter. Anybody know how to hook it up? Thanks. Update- Just went to Eddie Stakes site and found the wiring diagram. Never mind.

[Big Bad AMX]

From this site's AMX Technical Information page at:
http://www.amx-perience.com/AMXtechPage.htm (http://../AMXtechPage.htm)

Tachometer Wiring Diagram:
http://www.amx-perience.com/AMXtechPage.htm#Tach%20Wiring

1968 AMC Service Specifications Handbook (http://../pdf/1968SpecificationsBooklet.pdf) - Javelin, Rebel, Ambassador, Rambler American. Note: As a result of being introduced in Feb. of 1968 the AMX and 390 are not covered in the 1968 booklet - use the 1969 booklet for that information.

1969 AMC Service Specifications Handbook (http://../pdf/1969SpecificationsBooklet.pdf) - Includes Rambler, Rebel, AMX, Javelin, Ambassador.

1970 AMC Service Specifications Handbook (http://../pdf/1970SpecificationsBooklet.pdf) - Covers the Hornet, Rebel, AMX, Javelin, Ambassador.

Trend Setter Installation Instructions (http://../Sidewinders.pdf) - Factory installation instructions for the Tadco Trendsetter "Side Winder" Sidepipes. Includes an ad of other Tadco items.


The Service Specifications Handbooks are pocket size booklets that contain tune-up, service specifications and other technical data to include (from the 1970 TOC):
Body Identification
Model Numbers
Vehicle Identification
Model and Body Styles
Body Specifications
Tread Width and Wheelbase
Tune-up
Engine
Cooling
Electrical
Emission Control Systems
Carburetion
Clutch
Transmissions; manual, Shift Command
Brakes
Tires
Rear Axle
Steering - Front Suspension
Protective Maintenance
Capacities
Notes


1968 - 1970 Production Figures (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1968,%201969,%201970%20Production% 20Numbers)
1968-1969 AMX Engine Information (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1968,%201969%20AMX%20ENGINE%20INFO RMATION)
1968-1969 AMX Tune-Up Specifications (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1968,%201969%20AMX%20ENGINE%20TUNE-UP%20SPECIFICATIONS)

1970 AMX Engine Information (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1970%20AMX%20ENGINE%20INFORMATION)
1970 AMX Tune-Up Specifications (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1970%20AMX%20ENGINE%20TUNE-UP%20SPECIFICATIONS)

1968 VIN (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1968%20AMX%20VIN)
1969 VIN (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1969%20AMX%20VIN)
1970 VIN (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1970%20AMX%20VIN)

1968 Trim Codes (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1968%20AMX)
1969 Trim Codes (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1969%20AMX)
1970 Trim Codes (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#1970%20AMX)

AMX and Javelin Wiring Diagram (http://../wiring.html)
Tachometer Wiring (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#Tach%20Wiring)
AMX Bulb Chart (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#AMX%20BULB%20CHART)

Valve Cover Engine Tag Codes (http://../AMXtechPage.htm#Valve%20Cover%20Engine%20Tag%20Cod es)

Door Glass Adjustment AMX and Javelin Series (http://../doorGlass.htm)




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