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**Jack15T** · 06-22-2018, 06:06 PM

Hi Folks, I have a 1971 Chevy K20 with the factory 5000 rpm tach.
Anybody know where to buy an 8000 rpm tach without buying the entire conversion kit that is listed on LMC and the Brothers website? I have everything but the tach itself. Thanks, Jack

custom10nut · 06-22-2018, 09:24 PM

Try the Car and Truck Shop, Orange CA. I think they sell one

**Jack15T** · 06-23-2018, 08:04 AM

Thanks, I will give it a shot.

custom10nut · 06-23-2018, 09:46 AM

GMC Paul's is another vendor on here to check with. Real good people to deal with.

**Jack15T** · 06-23-2018, 10:48 AM

Thanks, I will take a look.

bill3rail · 06-23-2018, 10:51 AM

http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/instrument_panel.htm

**Jack15T** · 06-23-2018, 10:54 AM

Great truck! I had one when I was in my early twenties. Wish I still had it.

1972RedNeck · 06-23-2018, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack15T

Hi Folks, I have a 1971 Chevy K20 with the factory 5000 rpm tach.
Anybody know where to buy an 8000 rpm tach without buying the entire conversion kit that is listed on LMC and the Brothers website? I have everything but the tach itself. Thanks, Jack

What engine are you going to run that will be able to actually utilize more than a 5,000 RPM tach?

**Jack15T** · 06-24-2018, 07:14 AM

I am undecided at this time but the 454 I have now is a little tired. I was thinking of the 454HO Chevy crate motor that has a little higher redline, 5500. I figure since I have to replace the non working tach with a good one, than I would go with the higher reading tach, then it would cover any engine I end up with. In reality I doubt that I will see those numbers for a street application. Thanks, Jack

06-22-2018, 06:06 PM	#1
Jack15T Active Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	8000 RPM Tach Hi Folks, I have a 1971 Chevy K20 with the factory 5000 rpm tach. Anybody know where to buy an 8000 rpm tach without buying the entire conversion kit that is listed on LMC and the Brothers website? I have everything but the tach itself. Thanks, Jack

06-22-2018, 09:24 PM	#2
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: 8000 RPM Tach Try the Car and Truck Shop, Orange CA. I think they sell one

06-23-2018, 08:04 AM	#3
Jack15T Active Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: 8000 RPM Tach Thanks, I will give it a shot.

06-23-2018, 09:46 AM	#4
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: 8000 RPM Tach GMC Paul's is another vendor on here to check with. Real good people to deal with.

06-23-2018, 10:48 AM	#5
Jack15T Active Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: 8000 RPM Tach Thanks, I will take a look.

06-23-2018, 10:51 AM	#6
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: 8000 RPM Tach http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/instrument_panel.htm __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

06-23-2018, 10:54 AM	#7
Jack15T Active Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: 8000 RPM Tach Great truck! I had one when I was in my early twenties. Wish I still had it.

06-24-2018, 07:14 AM	#9
Jack15T Active Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 102	Re: 8000 RPM Tach I am undecided at this time but the 454 I have now is a little tired. I was thinking of the 454HO Chevy crate motor that has a little higher redline, 5500. I figure since I have to replace the non working tach with a good one, than I would go with the higher reading tach, then it would cover any engine I end up with. In reality I doubt that I will see those numbers for a street application. Thanks, Jack



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