I also had this problem with my TR6's ammeter (a Lucas version) and did what
Bernard suggests. Worked well after a couple of attempts.
Regards,
Neil Beesley
'70 TR6
CP52411
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Bernard Robbins
> Sent: 01 October 2001 20:33
> To: Triumphs@autox.team.net; 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Amp meter sticking
>
>
> Hi Corey,
>
> I've had a similar problem in the past on an old landrover (using smiths
> instruments).
>
> The problem I had was the needle was catching on the back plate
> when it went
> to the extreme of it's movements (a real pain 'cos it was the fuel gauge -
> stuck on full!!).
>
> Heres what I did:
>
> - Removed the instrument from the dash. I'm not sure how hard
> this would be
> on a wrong hand drive car (as mine is RHD) but I'm sure others will have
> some tips if you need them.
>
> - Removed the glass. This was a bit tricky. Normally the bezel
> just rotates
> until the little catches in the bezel line up with notches in the metere
> case and it would pop off. However, in my case, the rubber had gone all
> scungy and squishy so rotating the bezel was quite hard.
>
> - The next bit is the delicate bit.. Once the glass was off, I tweaked the
> needle so it sat forward of the face plate and didn't catch. Be
> very careful
> when you tweak the needle as you only want to bend it out a bit. Make sure
> you don't bend it sideways otherwise the accuracy of the
> instrument will be
> affected (although some would argue that being British instruments, one
> would have a even chance of making it more accurate - however I couldn't
> possibly comment!!).
>
> - Clean the inside of the glass and meter face very carefully with a dry
> lint free cloth. The markings are water based and will wipe off
> if they get
> damp.
>
> - Reassemble. Depending on the condition of the meter, you may be able to
> re-use the rubber seals etc. if not, there is a place on the web
> you can get
> new ones but I can't remember the website.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Regards
> Bernard Robbins
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of corey.sherman@rcn.com
> Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2001 04:51
> To: Triumphs@autox.team.net; 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: Amp meter sticking
>
>
> I've being experiencing a problem with my Amp meter/gauge needle sticking
> to either the far left or right. The gauge is a TR6 1971 amp meter, black
> rimmed, with the needle pointing down, pivoting point on the top, markings
> on bottom.
>
> When I turn over the engine, the amp gets stuck to the right...
> turn the engine off, gets stuck all the way left.
>
> I usually have to "tap" the glass with my finger to reset it center (much
> like pilots in those old WWII airplane movies), but this is not the
> "character" I was looking for from my LBC.
>
> Any suggestions as to what type of maintenance/self-servicing, or perhaps
> lubricant to use to remedy this situation.
> Thanks in Advance
>
> ________________________
> Corey Sherman
> corey.sherman@rcn.com
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