300 TDI Max Revs

[clivemd]

Hi there
I cant get onto my Rave manual due to using Apple now so cant look up what the Max revs (RPM) is of the Defender 300TDI engine is
Wanting to get a VDO rev counter and you get 4000RPM and 6000RPM 52mm so thinking which would be the better one
Thanks

 

[WestRec214H]

max RPM 4000 for a 300tdi.

 

[DAR400]

I would like to fit a rev counter to my 30tdi, is this a difficult job ?

 

[WestRec214H]

I would like to fit a rev counter to my 30tdi, is this a difficult job ?

nope, the VDO rev counter is probably the easiest to fit & matches the other 52mm dia gauges quite well.

it needs a signal feed from the alternator W [or static windings] termnal, a 12v feed for the gauge lighting [can be slaved from existing gauge lights] & a good earth connection.

 

[DAR400]

Many thanks, I'll add this to my ever increasing things to do.I seem to have lots of things I want to do, but time is taken on the unexpected items that occur and need doing to keep it on the road !

 

[clivemd]

So the 6000RPM will be the better one to get

 

[zollaf]

persoanlly, i wouldd get the 4k one, as you will be using the full scale, unless the other is cheaper

 

[WestRec214H]

Mine is a genuine LR rev counter reads from 0 to 5000rpm, it was factory fit to the V8 50th anniversary 90 station wagons, it takes it signal from the W terminal of the alternator. this one reads 0 to 6000rpm

 

[Jode]

I would like to fit a rev counter to my 30tdi, is this a difficult job ?

And you'll need a tool (like a photo tachometer) to read the engine RPMs when adjusting the tach reading, as you've got no ignition pulse to read.

Cheers.