Aftermarket tachometer

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I am interested in installing an aftermarket tachometer in my 1980 FJ40. The last time I installed an aftermarket tachometer was in 1972 in a '65 Ford Galaxy and it was a Heathkit item... yes I'm relatively OLD. Do any of you folks have a suggestion or a preference for a brand or specific item for a tachometer? I've looked at some replacement instrument clusters that have an integrated tach but I'm not sure about the wiring requirements since obviously there is no existing wiring for a tach. The last installation I recall, from over 50 years ago, seemed to involve running an accessory wire from one of the spark plug boots...surely there's a better solution. (?)
Thanks, in advance... John
 
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