Product Summary

Universal Fit, 2-1/16" Gauge Diameter, Beige, Black

  • Traditional incandescent lighting illuminates around the perimeter of the dial
  • Compatible with most 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines (2 - 4 pulse per revolution ignition signals) with points, electronic, and most 12V high-performance racing ignitions.
  • 12 and 16 volt compatible, well-suited with nearly every street car or race car electrical system
  • Gauge kit includes bulb and socket assembly, red and green bulb covers, mounting hardware, and detailed instructions for installation
  • AutoMeter’s race proven air-core electric tachometers provide quick and accurate readings with a needle so responsive it can go from 0 - full scale in 333 milliseconds
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #1897
BrandAutoMeter
Gauge Diameter2-1/16"
RPM Range0-7,000 RPM
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AutoMeter 1897 Details

Since 1957, Auto Meter has set the standard in performance, accuracy and durability with their legendary Tachometers. The absolute pinnacle of engineering and technology, it's no wonder Auto Meter can lay claim to more motorsports victories than every other gauge manufacturer combined. The patented air core meter movement, wound in house to exacting standards, can move the needle from 0 - 10,000 rpm in 333 milliseconds. An inaugural inductee to the Hot Rod Speed Parts Hall of Fame, no other tachometer on the market has had anything approaching its impact on professional racing. Built for a lifetime of service under the harshest conditions, this is the no compromise tach for no compromise builds. When you're ready for the best, there isn't another choice.
  • Includes bulb and socket assembly with red and green bulb covers

Ships with the following AutoMeter products:

Bulb & Socket:  3220
Light Covers:  Red 3214 & Green 3215
Mounting Hardware:  2230

Ships with the following AutoMeter products:

Bulb & Socket:  3220
Light Covers:  Red 3214 & Green 3215
Mounting Hardware:  2230

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AutoMeter 1897 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #1897
BrandAutoMeter
Gauge Diameter2-1/16"
RPM Range0-7,000 RPM
GENERAL
Gauge Face ColorBeige
Lettering ColorBlack
Needle ColorBlack
Overall Diameter2.0625"
LightedYes
Bezel FinishChrome
Bezel IncludedYes
Bezel StyleStreet Rod
Light ColorWhite Incandescent
Lighting TypeIncandescent
Includes Light CoversYes
Includes Bulb and SocketYes
Includes Mounting Bracket(s)Yes
Sold in QuantityEach
GTIN Code046074018978

Ratings & Reviews

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4 Reviews

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Customers appreciate our product for its classic design and consider it well-priced. Its vintage appeal and high usability, making it look like an original part of a 1937 Chevy truck, are praised. Notably, important qualities like material quality and safety are implied. The product stands out in, affirmed by customers naming it 'top' in comparison to competitors. The reviews reflect solid performance and high customer satisfaction.

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A perfect sized Tach for classics.

5.0

a year ago

Sloth

Dahlonega, GA

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I've got a 1951 ford F1 and it didn't come with a tach from the factory, this was a perfect upgrade fitted in a pod on the column. Install was extremely simple and it comes with detailed instructions. 10/10 product.

Would Recommend

RPM gauge 2 1/16" Stewart Warner

5.0

a year ago

32coup3wdw

Washington

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Going in the dash of a 1932 open wheel 3 wndw coupe. I like the vintage look and quality built and simplicity of Stewart Warner gauges & the fact that there not Fleecing the buyer on cost like the other big 3.

Would Recommend

Looks classic. Priced well

5.0

6 years ago

Uncle Fred's 37

Smith Mountain Lake

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Looks like it would have came from the factory in my 1937?chevy truck

Would Recommend

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5.0

8 years ago

mike

germany

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Questions & Answers

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Does this tach have a recall function?

by LegendRacer

• 11 years ago

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