Tach Cable

[palomar]

I ordered a new tach cable for my B1600 as mine was broken. The new cable arrived today, part#67800-55410 (for B8200). In the bag along with the cable there is what looks like a small plastic washer/spacer. Where does the washer go?

Thanks

 

[palomar]

Vic, thanks for the reply and all of the valuable information. Here is a pic of the plastic piece, it is grooved on one side, so its cross-section would be the letter U. One note, I have a B1600 with a D950 engine. My engine seems to idle quite fast, any suggestions there?

Thanks again.

 

[murky]

...It's common that the tach drive get gummed up with engine oil sludge and crap, removing it (4- 10mm bolts)...
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It looks like I have this problem. I got a B8200HST a couple of weeks ago and tach and hour meter don't work.

I pried forward the instrument panel and saw that the tach cable was unattached on the tach end. I disconnected the engine end and verified that the cable works.

Also verified that the tach drive does not spin when the engine is running. Hopefully my tach is good because I definitely need a new or repaired tach drive.

Now for my question. Do I have to do anything before pulling the tach drive? Will I lose fluid or cause any other issue?

 

[Kytim]

Nope, just unbolt it.

 

[murky]

Nope, just unbolt it.

Thank you. I ordered a new one for $44 that should be here in a week or so. Once I get the tach working and my new oil pressure gauge in I'll feel much more comfortable.