HTx7 Hood Tachometer - 8000 Rpm |
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DIXCO developed the innovative HTx7 hood tachometer and released it to
the US market at the end of 69. The design included a black and white display
lettering scale with a white RPM pointer and a red RPM engine limiter pointer
that could be set from the outside.
The speedometer connection to the engine was based on the 4-cable principle.
these are 2 meters long and are connected directly into the speedometer.

DIXCO THE LOOK OF THE FUTURE
Now read and control RPM's
instantly and keep your eyes on the road, track, or starting light. DIXCO's new
HT/x Hood-Mounted Tachometer gives your car that sporty, custom look.
The HT/x features hand-wired,
solid-state circuitry, recessed dial, Factory calibrated, with adjustable red
set pointer. Rugged construction protects against shock, vibration, and weather.
Unique mounting and locking device provide theft protection (quick "disconnect"
wiring for ease of installation. Complete installation instructions and mounting
template provided). Display packaged in self-selling display box,
complete 360º view of
product.

FULLY GUARANTEED. FREE HT/x TACH DECAL INCLUDED
Anti-theft protection
The tachometers comes with an integrated anti-theft protection. This prevented
the rotation on the engine hood. The mounting hardware was included and requires
only one 3/4 Inch hole in the hood. The tachometer is fixed from below and is
also protected against vibration and weather.

HT/x Tachometer
Specifications
- Size: 5¼" x 8⅝" x 3¼"
- Electrical Operation: 12 Volt, Negative Ground
- Meter: Jeweled D'Arsonval Movement
- Illumination: Internal "dash" light controlled
- Engine Speed Range from 0 - 8000 RPM

HT/x Ordering Information -
Variations
Model HT/x-7 |
0-8000 RPM |
For 4, 6,
and 8 cylinder, conventional and most transistorized Ignition Systems |
Model HT/x-7 CD |
0-8000 RPM |
For capacitive
discharge systems |
Model HT/x-7 R |
0-8000 RPM |
For rev. pol. systems |
Model HT/x-7 V |
0-8000 RPM |
For vertex mag.
systems |
Shipping Weight-12 LBS.
Tachometer
Illuminations
Over the years the HT/x was produced with two different Inner-Tach-Housings. The
first version (1969) was molded with transparent plastic for a centralized
illumination. The later version from 1972 was molded with plastic and an
illumination at the front of the engine speed pointer.

1970 - 1972 : Details, from
the transparent centralized illuminated Inner-Tach-Housing
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Clearly visible, the
4-cable principle for speedometer connection to the engine |
1973 - 1977 : Details,
from the white Inner-Tach-Housing with front illumination
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All versions with the
3-cable principle had a white Inner-Tach-Housing |
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