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HTx7 Hood Tachometer - 8000 Rpm



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


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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


Clearly visible, the 4-cable principle for speedometer connection to the engine



1973 - 1977 : Details, from the white Inner-Tach-Housing with front illumination


All versions with the 3-cable principle had a white Inner-Tach-Housing