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Q&A by Scott Hoag, MRT Direct
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Q
The factory tach on my
’92 GT sticks on 3200
rpm. If the engine revs
higher than that, the needle
moves with the engine speed like
it’s supposed to, but it always
comes to rest on 3200 rpm. A lot
of my driving is in town at slower
speeds, and I’d sure like it to work
right. What’s the best way to fix
it — repair or replace?
Talo Turbinado
Miami, FL
A
Talo, without having the
car present to diagnose
the problem, it’s very difficult to accurately answer your
question as there can be multiple
reasons why your factory tachometer does not operate as it should.
When the ignition is switched
off, does the tach return to 0 rpm,
or is it stuck at the 3200-rpm
mark? I would check electrical
connections to the coil and distributor for any damaged wires. If
you find nothing, chances are the
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tachometer itself has failed. If
that’s the case, you can check the
popular Mustang websites’
(Mustangworld.com, Stangnet.
com, Corral.net) classified-ad
boards for a replacement Ford
tachometer. If you choose an
aftermarket tach to replace the
stocker, try one of the many of the
Mus tang parts companies (MRT,
Latemodel Restoration, Summit,
Jegs). These companies offer
them in a variety of colors and
features.