I want to get rid of my tachometer completely

[Guest]

Hey guys. I am doing a brat build on my GS750 (1978). While removing the engine from the frame I accidentally broke the tachometer drive cable off in the engine block. I am not too concerned about getting it out...I am not thrilled about the pain it is going to be . My question is...how can I eliminate it all together and what can i use to plug that hole for I no longer want a tach at all when i rebuild. do i just get a screw to fit in there or what? thanks guys

[kingofvenus]

If you take the valve cover off and push the worm gear and it's housing out. There is a small bolt holding a small lock down plate on the outside that has to be removed first. Remove the worm gear and fill the housing with epoxy and reinstall housing into cylinder head.

[gunney74]

I figured thats what I would end up doing anyways. JB weld FTW. I just don't like using it and was wondering if anyone else had a better solution lol. thanks man.

[cowboyup3371]

Just my personal opinion but you'll find you'll want that tach when you are doing any carb synching or troubleshooting such as plug chops.

[posplayr]

Just my personal opinion but you'll find you'll want that tach when you are doing any carb synching or troubleshooting such as plug chops.

And heaven forbid he needs to do a Quick test.

I usually check my tach using an inductive timing light; it reads out RPM more accurately than my tach.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSY9JE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

It was only $64.04 in 2008 when I purchased it.

[tkent02]

Tachs and speedos are for pansies. Put a bolt in the hole and be done with it.

[eil]

I filled the sleeve on my 750 with JB Weld when I switched to an electronic tach and it held just fine.

[gunney74]

i mean im pretty good at doing it by feel/ear ...did my 1982 magna carbs with no tach but i do appreciate the input