[Vwdiesel] jetta gasser to diesel swap

[82 Diesel Westy]

This is some stuff I saved on this topic.  These links
are to get the electronics needed to make a gas tack
work off the W Term feed from diesel alt.

http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/Tachometer/index.shtml

Dakota Digital makes this gizmo to translate your W
signal to a gas 
tach.

http://www.dakotadigital.com/Detail.cfm?Category=01&PartNumber=DSL-1

Haven't tried it yet, but looks like a good, cost
effective 
alternative.  Thanks to Matt P. from this list who
suggested it to 
me.  

Bryan
--- Libbybapa at wmconnect.com wrote:

> Using a gas tach in a diesel can be done, but it is
> not just a matter of 
> plugging it into the W terminal.  There needs to be
> some electronics make the 
> signal similar to the ignition signal.
> Andrew
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Bryan Belman, Pt Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp
Restoring 82 Diesel Weekender from my old rusty 82 Westy 1.9NA
90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD
70 Type 1 stock Beetle