Race engines sometimes use a mechanical tachometer driven off the camshaft, with the Timing Cover modified to suit.
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Overview
Datsun Competition sold a Competition Distributor with tach drive, or a drive can be fitted to the timing cover.
Straight out drive on Timing Cover
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Smith's
Tach drive with a Smith's tachometer attached.
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