1968 1969 AMC Tachometer Repair

"There MAY have even been a 6 cylinder version of this tach."  Correct.  Look at the back of the case for a stamp that will say V-8 or 6-cylinder.

I am reporting what the 1969 Data Book says.  My Data Book lists the 343 (or 390) engine dual exhaust, power front disk brakes, E70x14 redline tires, 6-inch rim wheels, handling package and dual hood scoops.  The 140 speedo and tach combo was available as a separate option.   The small tach fitting the clock hole was not listed as a factory option.  It was listed as a dealer installed option. 

What I am saying and cannot confirm because I am not in possession, but have seen, 2 different types of build sheets for 69.

The only place I found that would touch my Faria tach is Instrument Specialties in Rhode Island. 

Something doesn't sound right. The factory clock and the small tach that fit's into the same opening are the same physically as far as the dash overlay is concerned. There is a "trick" though in installing the dash overlay. You have to engage the two locating tabs on the top edge of the overlay in the corresponding slots in the dash frame while holding the overlay at about a 20 degree angle from vertical with the bottom of the overlay pulled rearward. The tabs will "seat" and bottom into the slots and then the overlay will swing down and slip into place.

Just as an FYI, all model year 69 and 70 AMXs came standard with the 140mph speedo with the tach as part of the instrument cluster. The clock was optional by itself over the counter or as part of the visibility group if factory installed. This speedo/tach cluster was a factory option on the 69 and 70 Javelins. The small tach was factory installed as standard only on the 68 AMX. It was an option on the 68 Javelin. The build sheet code was "TAC" and the sticker price was $ 48.05 It was also available as an over the counter dealer installed item on 69 and 70 Javelins that had the standard 120mph speedo with the gas and temp gauge on the right side. If you ordered a 68 Javelin with the visibility group AND the tach then you would not have received the clock and the sticker cost of the visibility group was reduced from $ 40.50 to $ 26.80. The visibility group cost for the 68 AMX was also $26.80 as the tach was standard.

If you wanted a clock in a 68 AMX (or Javelin with a tach) you would have had to add the Rally Pac (dealer accessory) and not have ordered factory air.

Edited by ramblinrev - Apr/09/2022 at 12:12pm