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Tachometer Installation and Operation Instructions

For Street Eliminator, Comp Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, and Top Eliminator Tachometers

THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THESE TACHOMETERS FOLLOW. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

Item Description Quantity

Parts List

1. Tachometer 1

2. Decals, 2 x 4

(not contingency decals) 2

3. 18-Gauge Wire, 4 1

4. 3-Conductor Shielded Wire, 10 1

5. Posi-Lock Connectors 4

6. Rubber Mounting Grommet 1

7. Contoured Mounting Foot 1

Tachometer Installation

CAUTION: Read these instructions thoroughly before mak-

ing installation. Do not deviate from assembly or wiring in-

structions. Always disconnect battery ground before making

any electrical connections. If in doubt, please contact your

dealer or VDO Instruments at 1-800-265-1818.

Installing the tachometer is a three-step process. First, you

must program the tachometer to match the number of cylin-

ders your engine has and the type of ignition your are using.

Next, you must determine where to mount the tachometer

and which optional mounting brackets, if any, you need.

Finally, after mounting the tachometer, you must wire it.

I. Programming the Tachometer

1. Start by removing the four (4) cap nuts and washers on

the back of the tachometer. (For the Street Eliminator, see

Diagram A; for the Comp Eliminator, Diagram B; for the

Pro Eliminator, Diagram C; and for the Top Eliminator,

Diagram D.)

2. Before removing the mounting cup, spray the five wires

with any of the following products: WD40, ARMOR-ALL,

or any rubber/vinyl protectorant. This will allow the wires

to slide through the rubber grommet.

3. Take off the back cap. Set the selector switches to match

the cylinder and ignition type you are using. Switches 1 & 2

will input the number of cylinders your engine has. Switch 3

applies only to the Top Eliminator. It allows you to choose

either 50 or 200 seconds of recording memory. We recom-

mend that you use the shortest memory practical for your

application. Switch 4 is used to input the type of ignition

system on which you are installing the tachometerelec-

tronic, CDI, or standard. For the selector switch settings

that apply to the model of Eliminator Tachometer you are

installing, consult either Diagram A, B, C, or D. Each ta-

chometer is preset to eight cylinder engines and electronic

ignitions (and the Top Eliminator to 50 seconds). You must

change the selector switches to match the number of cylin-

ders and the ignition your are using, or the tachometer will

not work properly. Should you ever need to replace the Type

194 light bulb, remove the back cap as you would to set the

Selector Switches.

Diagram A

Street Eliminator Dimensions and Switch Settings

Remote Keypad Cable, 6 #240 207

Flush Dash Mounting Bracket #240 104

On-Dash Mounting Bracket #240 103

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Tachometer Installation and Operation Instructions For Street Eliminator, Comp Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, and Top Eliminator Tachometers ® THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THESE TACHOMETERS FOLLOW. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. will input the number of cylinders your engine has. Switch 3 applies only to the Top Eliminator. It allows you to choose either 50 or 200 seconds of recording memory.
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0RXQWLQJ &XS &DS 1XW .H\SDG 6KLIW /LJKW 6KLIW 3RLQWHU 7\SH %XOE 6HOHFWRU 6ZLWFKHV Diagram B Comp Eliminator Dimensions and Switch Settings 0RXQWLQJ &XS 5(&$// 7$&+ 5306(7 &/($5 .
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0RXQWLQJ &XS 5(&$// 7$&+ 5306(7 &/($5 &DS 1XW .H\SDG 6KLIW /LJKW 'LJLWDO 'LVSOD\ 7\SH %XOE 6HOHFWRU 6ZLWFKHV Diagram D Top Eliminator Dimensions and Switch Settings 4. After you have correctly positioned the selector switches to exactly match your cylinder and ignition type, reassemble the mounting cup to the rear of the tachometer with the four (4) cap nuts. II. Mounting the Tachometer 1. Select a location to mount the tachometer.
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CONNECTING TO AN MSD-7AL IGNITION terminal labeled IGNITION. Make sure all of your connections are tight and clean. 1. Connect the tach using the 10' shielded cable included with the tachometer. Peel approximately 3 to 4 inches of the outside covering and aluminum shielding from the gray cable. This will reveal four individual wires. Three will be insulated and one will be uninsulated. 9. Route the shielded cable through the car as desired. Make sure no wires can be pinched by pedals, levers, etc.
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YOU MUST USE TWO SETS OF SHIELDED WIRE FOR THIS INSTALLATION! SHIELDED CABLE #1 Posi-Lock Connector TACH SIGNAL SHIELDED CABLE #2 Posi-Lock Connector + TACH – POWER Diagram J Wiring from the Tachometer to the Ignition Coil or MSD-6 described on Page 4, in the text and in Diagram G. I. Street Eliminator Operation CONNECTING TO THE IGNITION COIL OR MSD-6 This tachometer is designed for those individuals whose needs include only engine RPM monitoring with a manual shift pointer.
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will now store the RPM you have selected, and return the tachometer to the functional mode. III. Pro Eliminator Operation The Pro Eliminator not only gives you the advantages of an LED shift light, but also allows you to set your RPM in precise increments of 10 RPM. And, the Pro Eliminator will record and store the highest RPM your engine reaches during the tachometers memory cyclethat is, since the last time you cleared the memory. Set your shift point as follows: 1.
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4. To record and playback, press the RPM SET button. The tachometer will return to the normal TACH operating mode. The functions designated on the top half of each keypad button will now be active. 5. Press the CLEAR button to erace any previous recordings. When the memory is erased the display will display three dots (. . .) to indicate that the tach is recording. During this cycle, the tach will record for either 50 or 200 seconds, whichever length you selected when you programmed the tachometer.
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Eliminator Tachometer Filter Installation Instructions Addendum for Eliminator Tachometer Installation Instructions Siemens VDO ® Allentown, Pennsylvania USA THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THIS TACHOMETER FOLLOWS. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. IMPORTANT: The correct installation and wiring of this filter is essential for proper operation of all Eliminator Tachometers.
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Diagram B Eliminator RF/EMI Filter Color Code and Hookup Description Note: When following the wiring instructions in the main installation manual, consider the wires from the filter as if they were the actual wires from the tachometer itself. II. Mounting the Filter on the Tachometer 1. Choose any two nuts that are diagonally across from each other on back of the tachometer for mounting the filter. See Diagram C, below. 2. Remove these nuts and the accompanying lock washers and set them aside. 3.
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Tachometer Installation and Operation Instructions Addendum for Comp Eliminator II Tachometer Siemens VDO ® Allentown, Pennsylvania USA THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION AND ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR THIS TACHOMETER FOLLOWS. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. IMPORTANT: The installation and general wiring for this tachometer is essentially the same as for those mentioned elsewhere in these instructions. There are minor differences, however, which are described here.
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To return to tach mode, press either the START/STOP button, or the TACH/SET button one time. SHIFT LIGHT SETTING: 4. To set the shift light to come on at your desired shift point, press the TACH/SET button. The pointer will move to the current set point and the shift light LED will blink one sec- ond on, then one second off to indicate the ready to set mode. Set the shift point by pressing either the START/ STOP button or HI/LOW button to move the pointer to the desired shift point.