Kanto Seiki and the S30-series Z

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Many of us will recognise the name and logo of Nissan-affiliate gauge and instrument makers KANTO SEIKI and their 'KS' trademark as they made most of the gauges in the S30-series Z, and a few other parts besides.

Perhaps less well known may be the fact that KS had their own line of sporty aftermarket gauges and instruments, which they sold independently to owners who wanted to upgrade their cars for more sporting use. 

One of my current (long-running and sloooow...) project cars will have a 'Rally' theme, and will incorporate a few Kanto Seiki aftermarket parts that I have accumulated over the years. I have two of the KS 'Trip Counter' kits (one standard, one 'deluxe') and one of the rare 'Twin Counter' rally odometers (basically a crib of the Swedish-made Halda 'Twin Master'). 

There was some nice Z-related content in KS's period literature, and KS stickers on some of Nissan's Works rally cars:

 

 

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Whilst having a browse on Yahoo Japan, I came across a Kanto Seiki gauge, which made me have a look to see if there was anything else. Some pictures to go with the info Alan has provided above; This auction had finished, only went for 6800Yen.

 

And this auction which is currently current;

 

 

 

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And a couple of gauges, looks like OM22 in the catalogue above and VCM22 repectively (both currently on Yahoo);

 

 

 

VCM22

 

 

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All,

I recently acquired this Kanto Seiki (Smiths) tachometer.  Unfortunately, no documentation was included with the purchase.

As you can see, four wires (red, yellow, white, and black) are attached.  There is no switch to indicate 4-6-8 cylinder setting.

Does anyone have documentation on this tachometer or can offer guidance on the proper connection to a 4 or 6 cylinder Datsun?

Thanks in advance,

Keith

Edited August 17, 2023 by zed2