> My company makes a part which attaches to the alternator output, designed
> to simulate a tachometer signal for remote starters. I doubt it's useful
to the
> OP though. (This part tends to only be used on large diesel engines)
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> http://www.directedstore.com/manuals/454T.pdf

That is the way, older Volkswagen (and other brands) Diesel engines
generated a tacho signal of the engine, before the =B5controller based
injection systems made this job.
You just have to calculate the relation between crank rpm and alternator rp=
m
und you have your crank rpm.

Best Jens




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