Extending shielded cable for tach

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Redneckrodshop
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Extending shielded cable for tach

Post by Redneckrodshop »

MS-1 v2.2 fuel only on SBC.
Changed to Mallory Mini-mag, and need to extend the shielded tach wire. I don't have any more shielded wire, and only need to go 18" or so.
Question: can I use non-shielded wire for this? It is going to be under the dash, so I'm thinking it will be OK. I plan to solder the new wire to the core, insulating the shield from them.
Anybody know of any reason this would not work????

Thanks for any help
Matt Cramer
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Re: Extending shielded cable for tach

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You're probably OK under the dash with it.
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Re: Extending shielded cable for tach

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I would also twist them if it was up to me. Twisted pair will offer some (minimal) shielding.

Ken
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Re: Extending shielded cable for tach

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kjones6039 wrote:I would also twist them if it was up to me. Twisted pair will offer some (minimal) shielding.

Ken
I should have read that before posting..... I certainly could have been a bit more clear by pointing out that twisted pair offers a bit of noise cancellation. Ever notice your phone wires?? :D

Ken
1979 Corvette - 383 CID SBC w/ Holley Pro-Jection 900 CFM TBI, 4-85 lb lo-z injectors & Walbro 255 pump
MS2 v3 w/ms2extra 3.4.0 Release
36-1, Delphi LS2/7 coils in wasted spark, driven by v2.0 logic board from JBPerformance
Spartan Lambda Sensor from 14point7
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