Installing The Tach Reader Bracket; Installing The Flywheel Tach Tape - M.T.H. Proto-Sound 3.0 Installation Manual

Diesel/electric locomotive upgrade kit
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Installing Tach Reader Bracket
- Based on the flywheel diameter
(27 mm or 30 mm), install the tach
reader mounting bracket (FF). The
bracket is snapped into place on a
Mabuchi or similar motor by spreading
it open and sliding it under the
flywheel. It may be necessary to use
tape or epoxy glue to hold the bracket
in position. Ensure the tach reader is
attached to the motor whose truck has
traction tires.
Cut bracket straps
Some can motors are larger than others
and will require that the tach reader
bracket be modified in order to fit around
the motor. Cut the bracket straps as shown.
Installing Tach Tape Onto Motor Flywheel
- Clean the flywheel with a cleaning
solution and then install the tach
tape (FFF) to the flywheel diameter
and select proper tape). If the tape is
wider than the flywheel, trim with a
razor and straight edge before
installing. Apply tape end with the
largest white portion first, wrap the
tape around the flywheel until it
overlaps.
Proto-Sound 3.0 Upgrade Kit Installation Guide - Diesel/Electric
Spread the Tach Reader bracket apart and
slip between the flywheel and motor for
engines equipped with Mabuchi or similar
motors.
Push the bracket all the way onto the top
of the motor. The small tabs extending
down will "lock" onto motor casing.
Wrap the tach tape around the flywheel by
starting with white end first.
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