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Old 04-27-2013, 02:26 AM
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Default Tach connection cap?

I'm closing in on finishing up the firewall forward and have a question about the tachometer connection at the back of my O320-D1A. Since I will not have a tach that connects there, is there a cap that should be put on to cover that up? If so, does anyone know the part number and where to get it? Thanks!
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Old 04-27-2013, 05:17 AM
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Default Tach cap

Hi Bruce, I got mine from AERO instock.

I believe the part number is 62732, but check with them.

Terry
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Old 04-27-2013, 05:25 AM
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Aircraft Spruce - $19.95

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...lickkey=109082
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Old 04-27-2013, 10:29 AM
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Van's has one in their catalog (look for electric tachometers). I bought a nicer one from Aircraft Spruce (Bob's link above) which I think is made by Andair that has safety wire holes incorporated on the top.
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Old 04-27-2013, 11:57 AM
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Perfect, thanks guys!
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Old 04-27-2013, 12:27 PM
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Default On Sale! $11.25!!!

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Old 04-27-2013, 01:44 PM
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Default I had a old tach cable

So I cut the retainer off of it, put a penny inside and screwed it on, free. It was a year 2000 penny, when the plane first flew, nice touch!

Randy
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Old 04-27-2013, 03:18 PM
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So I cut the retainer off of it, put a penny inside and screwed it on, free. It was a year 2000 penny, when the plane first flew, nice touch!

Randy
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What a great way to commemorate the birth year of your plane
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