Generic/Universal Hood Tachometer

5000 Redline

Part# GENTACH-108

 This Generic Hood Tachometer is made with no Make or Model printed on it. Can be used on GM, Ford, and even Mopar.

For those of you who have asked we've finally have a Generic version of our Hood Tach! We've had dozens of requests for Hood Tachs that do not have Pontiac or Buick printed on the face... Well, here it is. It looks just like the Buick Tach featured on our website but it does NOT say Buick. We have been trying to keep these in stock but they have been so popular that we’ve not had any sit on the shelf for more than a day. We plan to stock these tachs. But if we don't have them in stock, please allow 2-4 weeks for it to be ready to ship.

This hood tach measures 7.875" (L) x 5.875" (W) x 2.1875" (H). It uses 2 light bulbs and has 2 mounting bolts. Unlike the Pontiac Hood Tachs there is no “Red Line”. Instead, the lines become red at the 5000 mark.

This tach will work on an ignition box with a multiple spark discharge. & MSD box etc…This tach uses two lights as apposed to the earlier tachs which only sported one. The body size of the tach is smaller than earlier models. The numerals are a bit more round in shape than some of the tachs for later models. This tach uses only two bolts for mounting to the hood.

If you are trying to restore a 68-72 Pontiac, you have probably heard a dozen different versions of which tach you should use. We have gotten hundreds of emails from people telling us that they had a specific year car and it had a certain part so they KNOW that it was right or wrong. Wile we appreciate this feedback, we would like to point out that GM had the bad habit of changing parts mid year. Therefore, making it difficult to give an exact answer on any car. Back then, if it didn’t come standard, you could custom order it. For this reason many vehicles did rolled off the assembly line with a part that other people will say it didn't.

Moisture Control: Somewhere along the lines GM discovered that the hood mounted tachometers had a problem with moisture building up inside the hood tach. Thus making it difficult to see the tach face. Their fix was to ad a heater element to the tach to keep the moisture from building up. However, unlike the original tachs, our reproduction tachs are sealed with an air tight silicone seal. This prevents moisture from building up and eliminates the need for a heater.

Wiring: Our reproduction tachs come with the wiring harness, wiring instructions, and a mounting diagram. Our tachs will work with HEI as well as with MSD Ignition. Some people may have their original harness but we strongly recommend that you use the new harness. If your old harness has any cracks or shorts in it then it may damage the tach. We strongly suggest that you test all wiring connections BEFORE installing, painting, or altering your tach in any way.

MSD Ignition may require an MSD Adapter. These Adapters are available from MSD directly. There are several adapters so you will need to know which model MSD Ignition you have to properly match up the correct adapter. We DO NOT STOCK MSD adapters because there are too many to choose from. You can call the MSD Ignition Customer Service by Calling (915) 855-7123 or online at www.msdignition.com. 

Guarantee: We offer a 30 day money back guarantee on all our tachometers. If you are not satisfied with your tach please contact us within 30 days and you can return the tach for a refund, less shipping (We cannot refund shipping prices as this is a service that has already been performed). Returns will only be accepted if they have not been installed, painted or altered in any way. Please contact us BEFORE returning the hood tach to obtain a Return Authorization number. You would be responsible for the return shipping charges. Packages returned without an RA# marked on the box will be refused and returned to you.

Make/Models: Our hood tachs are pretty universal. While Pontiac only used them on a handful of automobiles they will work on most makes, models, and years.  We cannot guarantee that they will work on all vehicles. Please don’t ask if it will work on a specific vehicle because without testing it we cannot guarantee the fit. We have had customers that have put our tachs on Chevys, Mopars, Fords, and more. We have even had a few customers put our tachs on newer cars such as the 2006 Pontiac GTO. If you are not sure if the tach will work please refer to our return policy above.