Kevin,
The answer is yes, the factory did indeed plan it that way. The concept
behind analog gauges is that the needle should be pointing straight up when
everything is normal. That allows you to read the instruments at a glance.
The problem with digital instruments is that you have to focus on the gauge
and read it.... takes way too much time. After driving a car for a while, you
know what the reading is by just looking at where the needle is.
Jan Eyerman
"Kevin McLemore" <kmclemore@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hey, gang -
OK, so I had a WONDERFUL time today, and I just have to say.. Ahhhhhhhh! An
absolutely beautiful spring day, not too terrible traffic and the Bunseam
got out to get out of it's box for the first time in ages. Glorious! I
swear, she knows when it's a nice day and fairly leaps out of her garage
when I first crank her up. She ran like a champ all day long - not a burp
or a chug in the lot. She deserves a nice waxing as a treat.
To top it off, I had a 'straight up pointer' day today. Now, I know what
the more seedy of you are probably thinking and shame on you... that's NOT
what I mean - it has absolutely *nothing* to do with Viagra. No, my
comrades, it is when, due to pure happenstance and timing all the pointers
on the gauges are exactly aligned straight up to a beautiful blue sky at
only a moment in time. Have you ever noticed that? Yes, the Alpine's
ammeter reads "0" (neutral), tach reads 40 (4K rpm), oil pressure reads 45
psi, speedo reads 60 mph, clock is at 12 noon and fuel at 4.5 imperial
gallons (20 litres) - all pointers up! Now, if it had only been turning
over to a round number on the odometer... perfection.
Ahh.. what sweet mysteries of life. Do you suppose the factory planned it
that way? It is a rather good way to check for proper tacho operation in
any event.
Rolling along nicely today thankyouverymuch,
Kevin McLemore
1967 Alpine V
1949 Triumph Renown
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