FE tach drive

[CraigB]

Hi all,
I have got hold of a distributor for the FE with a maechanical take-off for a tach drive. Does anybody know where I can source the Ford take off gearing and cable that plugs into it. The tach I have is a Jones unit driven at 1/2 engine speed.

I assume it will be an optional part from the mid '60s Ford range but I can't seem to find an outlet that caters for it. Does anyone have any info?

Cheers

Craig

 

[Rick]

Your'e after my heart Craig. These are great items. I have a couple, 1 for a 302 and another for 351. The tach head is geared correctly for your application, all you need is a cable. Find a shop that does speedometer work and they will most likely be able to make one any length you want. Some of the parts houses here have them ready made and pre packaged, but probably too short for your specific application. The tach heads will accept rotation of the cable in either direction. The 1/2 gearing means the cable spins at half the crank speed (cam RPM & distributor speed) but will indicate the correct crank RPM. What brand is it?

Rick

 

[CraigB]

Hi Rick,
thanks for the info, I'll try Speedy Spares over here in the UK.

The distributor is a NOS Ford service item and the tach itself is a Jones/Moroso unit the same as the Mk.II carried back in the 60's.

The distributor is a single point one but there should be no problems in converting it to dual point.

Thanks again

Craig

 

[CraigB]

Hi again Rick,
do you have a link to one of the shops in the USA that has these listed (so I can get a photo of one for the speedo guys over here)

Cheers

Craig

 

[Rick]

What part do you need a picture of? Are you trying to make up a cable?

 

[CraigB]

Hi Rick,
thanks for the reply. Yes I am trying to make up a cable and need to see the mounting and drive from the cable to the FE distributor (standard Ford part). Needless to say these aren't an off the shelf item over here in the UK so I will need photos to take to the speedo guys here.

Cheers

Craig

 

[CraigB]

The is the connection on the distributor if it helps a bit.

Cheers

Craig

 

[Rick]

I haven't seen that type before.
Here is the more common type that I was speaking of:
eBay Motors: FORD 390-428 MALLORY UNILITE TACH DRIVE DISTRIBUTOR (item 270361768942 end time Apr-19-09 16:51:53 PDT)

 

[Rick]

Did you get any resolution to this?