L225 Tach

[MDsteve]

I'm working on an L225. Tach is not working, but when I disconnect the cable at the tach drive, and use a drill to turn it, the tach works. So, I turned my attention to the tach drive. There is a tab in there which is turning as it should. Problem is, the tach cable does not have a slotted end to mate with the tab in the tach drive. Has something broken off the end of the cable?? Or am I missing an adapter part that connects the tab to the square tach cable?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[meanjean]

Sounds like something is missing.
You should have a slotted end.

 

[daniel.ray77]

Vic,
Correct me if im wrong but the tach's on our L225's are not oiled by the engine's oiling system and regular external lubricating of the cable is required? i have replaced the cable on my L225DT twice in the 34 years we've owned it which, i guess, isn't too terrible .

Dan

 

[meanjean]

I use a graphite powder to lubricate the cable.

 

[MDsteve]

Thanks guys. I'm ordering the replacement today. Fortunately, previous owner must have lubricated the tach drive, because everything seems OK in there.