Product Summary

Universal Fit, Electric Gauge Type, 3.44" Body Diameter

  • Traditional incandescent lighting illuminates around the perimeter of the dial
  • 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
  • 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.
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Key Specs

MFG. Part #2897
BrandAutoMeter
Gauge TypeElectric
RPM Range0-8,000 RPM
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AutoMeter 2897 Details

This retro tach from Auto Meter is just the ticket to keep the correct feel you wanted for your ride. This 3-3/4" short sweet tach uses state of the art components in a 60's look body. Housing can be screwed to a flat surface or clamped to a steering column. For 4, 6, or 8 cyl. engines with 12 volt systems. Plastic lens.

Ships with the following AutoMeter products:

Bulb & Socket:  3212
Light Covers:  Red 3214 & Green 3215
Mounting Hardware:  Bracket Included

Ships with the following AutoMeter products:

Bulb & Socket:  3212
Light Covers:  Red 3214 & Green 3215
Mounting Hardware:  Bracket Included

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Specs

  • Overall Depth:  3-3/4"
  • Overall Diameter:  4-3/8"
  • Range: 0-8000 rpm

AutoMeter 2897 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #2897
BrandAutoMeter
Gauge TypeElectric
RPM Range0-8,000 RPM
GENERAL
Body Diameter3.44"
Gauge Face ColorBlack
Lettering ColorWhite
Needle ColorFluorescent Red
Overall Diameter3.84"
LightedYes
Bezel FinishChrome
Body Length2.78"
Depth3.21"
Bezel StyleSuper Bezel
Light ColorWhite Incandescent
Lighting TypeIncandescent
Includes Light CoversYes
Includes Bulb and SocketYes
Includes Mounting Bracket(s)Yes
NotesIncludes red and green light bulb covers.
Sold in QuantityEach
GTIN Code046074028977

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

9 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers highly recommend the product for its quality, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. They particularly admire its period-correct, nostalgic feel, complimenting its compatibility with a variety of vehicles, such as a '38 Chevy, '55 Chevy truck, and 1940 Ford. Its easy installation and great performance are also frequently noted. Despite a slight issue with the inner glass face on one unit, customers still find it to be a superior product, often choosing it for multiple projects in a clear preference over competitors.

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I would recommend Speedway Motors

5.0

3 years ago

KZ

Hesperia, CA

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Putting this on my '38 Chevy

Would Recommend

Great period correct look and feel

5.0

6 years ago

Paul

Tuttle, Oklahoma

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Installed on a 1981 F100 with a 300cid. This is an inline six cylinder. Looks great on that year, The engines red-lines about 3800 rpm....so I do not get full range use of the sweep.

Would Recommend

Works great!! Next project I'll buy another one

5.0

6 years ago

JP

Prescott AZ

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Works great!! Easy install

Would Recommend

Looks Cool in my '40

5.0

7 years ago

Ricky C.

South Houston, Texas

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Looks Great! Has that Nostalgia Vibe. Right at home in my 1940 Ford.

Would Recommend

would buy again

5.0

8 years ago

ohrt01

cedar rapids, iowa

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good looking, retro design, worked perfect

Would Recommend

Great buy!

5.0

9 years ago

Gsry

Oxford Miss

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Easy hook up' ! Looks great in my 55 Chevy truck.

Would Recommend

If I had another hot rod/show car, I would buy another one!!

5.0

10 years ago

Thunderstruck

El Paso, Tx

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Great product, chrome looks great.

Would Recommend

good product

5.0

11 years ago

kennyz

marshalltown,iowa

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good quality tach from Autometer

Would Recommend

Nice but....

3.0

16 years ago

Pat

Wickenburg, Az

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nice retro, works well but the INNER glass face is smudged and when backlit at night hard to read. Can't be disassembled without return to factory.

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Questions & Answers

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Can I get this item in black ?

by Bob

• 11 years ago

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