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AUTO METER 2891 Performance Tachometer, 2.625 in.

AUTO METER 2891 Performance Tachometer, 2.625 in.

AUTO METER 2891 Performance Tachometer, 2.625 in.
$ 138.99

Score By Feature

Based on 17 ratings
Satisfaction
9.93
Giftable
9.84
Value for money
9.62
Delivery
9.71

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Product Description

Lighting is provided by traditional incandescent tubes around the dial's edges
The unit is compatible with virtually any type of street car or race vehicle electrical system, including 12 and 16 volt systems
An installation kit for gauging consists of a bulb and socket assembly, red and green covers, mounting hardware, and detailed installation instructions
Meters' race-proven air-core electric tachometers feature quick, accurate readings with a needle so sensitive it can go from 0 to full scale in three-thousandths of a second
Suitable for use with 2 - 4 pulse ignition signals (4-8 cylinder engines) with points, electronic, and most high-performance racing ignitions that use 12V.

Questions & Answers

How can this tach be made to work on a motorcycle with a 2-cylinder engine?

A tachometer's factory settings are for four, six, and eight cylinder four cycle engines that have rotational angles of 720 degrees per turning of the crankshaft for every ignition. Each plug fires after 360 degrees of rotation of the crankshaft on a two-stroke engine. With a 4 cylinder Tach cylinder setting, the display will be 1/2 RPM for a 2 cylinder 4 cycle engine and 1/4 RPM for a 1 cylinder 4 cycle engine. For a 2 cycle 1 cylinder engine, the display will be 1/2 RPM. The actual RPM of an engine is 2000 RPM if 1000 RPM is shown.

Can you tell me what color the illumination is? Is it possible to connect it directly to the "tach" output of a MSD 6AL 6425 without using an ?

In this case, the light source is the usual "white" or clear bulb, however you wish to refer to Numerical values are displayed in that off-white or white hue. I am not sure if the box can be connected.

A tachometer is circular. What is its overall diameter? My main question is whether I will still be able to see my other gauges if this is mounted ?

The diameter of the gauge (inches) is The diameter of two and a half inches. Gauge size (mm) Diameter x Gauge Size The diameter of the sphere is 00mm

When the indicator lights up, what color does it display? It is red or orange in color. Several of the pictures show an orange color. ?

As I was looking at it at night, I noticed that it was a bright orange red A red color. I feel like I'm having a good day- It gleams. The Golden Gate Bridge can be painted in any color. This is an internationally recognized orange.

Selected User Reviews For AUTO METER 2891 Performance Tachometer, 2.625 in.

The tachometer is of the highest quality
5/5

A high-quality tachometer of excellent workmanship and construction. I installed it under the dash of my 1955 Chevy because it was the perfect size. All of the mounting options come with the pedestal style mount, which I find very appealing. The design is very nice, and the quality is to be expected There is little to no installation required. Starting up the tachometer brought flawless results from the very beginning. My own personal installation of a one amp in line fuse (as recommended in the installation instructions) is That is a tachometer that I highly recommend.

Tristan Choi
Tristan Choi
| Oct 13, 2020
Take a picture
5/5

I don't have any complaints with this product.

Fiona Sheppard
Fiona Sheppard
| Jul 17, 2021
It is model 2891 from the Auto Meter
5/5

*Review of a product from Auto Meter**Review of a product from Auto Meter* **For the last 25 years, I have used Auto Meter products. Keeping in line with its previous model, Auto meter is now offering a no frills compact tachometer. It's just what I was looking for in my pick up truck from 75. Since the vast majority of aftermarket tachs are geared towards street racers, it can be challenging to find a no thrills tachometer. The unit is very compact and can be easily mounted to a steering column with a pair of hose clamps. Those with older vehicles will benefit from this. A unit with 6000 RPM capability would make sense since most push-out units do not have that capability About five thousand revs is when rod engines redline. The only complaint I have is that when I turn it off, the needle is not reset to zero RPM due to its internal structure. This is explained in the manual that comes with the product- An illustration and a schematic of the connection are provided. There is something special about 2891 because it was built in the US. I did not make this POS in China! A RF/
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Cecelia Wilkinson
Cecelia Wilkinson
| Oct 21, 2020
Compact and nice to look at
5/5

I really like this compact tachometer, it's very nice looking and it's of good quality. As for the size, it was perfect for mounting on the column of my dune buggy. Wiring was simple, there were multiple maintenance options, and the gauges were a perfect match for the Auto Meter gauges in my buggy's dash.

Megan Tyler
Megan Tyler
| Oct 01, 2020
This is a sweet taste
5/5

Thanks for this. I was in search of something just like this. Though Summit had a slightly lower price, I decided to purchase it from Amazon since I had a few other things to order. The number of 6k tachs out there isn't that high. It might be a little underrated A range to be appreciated. It seems like a lot of kids think it may be a good idea to rev their honda engines so high that there are plenty of 8k, 10k, 12k tachometers out there. Buying this tach was the logical choice for my 1967 4 cylinder because I wanted a basic, no frills unit. It is not my intention to rev my car to 10k in a 40 year old vehicle. It's an oldish), & Nearly identical to the green instrumentation lighting original to the car, the green backlight matches the instrumentation lighting so perfectly.

Sean Gross
Sean Gross
| Jan 29, 2021
This is a perfect tool for older V-drives The number of engines is 8
5/5

This is a perfect tool for older V-drives Under the dash of my 1977 F-100, the V-8 engine looks right at home There is no need to read over 6k and the dial doesn't need to be a huge size either.

Milana Albert
Milana Albert
| Jan 18, 2021
If you have gauges in the steering wheel that you need to see, or if your car is more of a cruiser than a hot rod, this is the perfect addition to your car
5/5
Cristian Bauer
Cristian Bauer
| Mar 30, 2021
Thank you very much, Tach is a wonderful little fellow
5/5

My 92 Toyota pickup was fitted with this.

Luka SLATER
Luka SLATER
| Jul 19, 2021

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