rev counter again!

[gypo]

Only a quick one.
Im ok with the wiring set up via the coil but is it ok to pick the positive up off the coil instead of under the dash and put an inline fuse on it? this will save me meshing about picking a live up under the dash.
cheers
G

[Dazco]

i would have thought it best to have a short as possible feed for +ive if nothing else to cut down on chances of it ever shorting between coil and dash, its a long run.

[gypo]

i would have thought it best to have a short as possible feed for +ive if nothing else to cut down on chances of it ever shorting between coil and dash, its a long run.

Yes good point, ill try pick it up from under the dash somewhere.
Thanks
G

[gypo]

Can anyone tell me if there will be a spare live connection on the ignition column please?
cheers
G

[R0B]

On the rear later van fuse blocks. (Dont know about early vans) there are both switched and unswitched spade terminals.You could use one of these.

[gypo]

On the rear later van fuse blocks. (Dont know about early vans) there are both switched and unswitched spade terminals.You could use one of these.

Cheers Rob
ive just had a look and cant see any spare connection on the fuse box, its a 1985 van. Any ideas were i could pick a live up from that isnt perminant live. Im going to put an inline fuse in but still dont want it perminant.
cheers
G

[R0B]

Does your van have spade or torpedo fuses.

[gypo]

spade

[R0B]

In that case you will have the spade terminals.They are on the rear of your fuse block.You need to unhook the block to access them.You wont see them just by looking at the block from the front.

[gypo]

I did unhook it and have a look at the back but couldnt see any, ill go have another look now, what do you mean by switched and unswitched?
cheers
G

[R0B]

Live with ignition on (switched) Permanently live (unswitched)

[gypo]

Ok cheers mate.
G

[gypo]

i see some spare spade connection but they all seem to be oposite the empty relay spaces, would these be the ones? I cant see any near the bottom of the fuse box opposite the fuses?
cheers
G

[R0B]

Time to get your multimeter out.Find a switched one and use it.

[gypo]

Time to get your multimeter out.Find a switched one and use it.

Lol, just did exactly that, all sorted now mate
Thanks for your help
G