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Re: Jaeger Tach

To: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>, TR <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Jaeger Tach
From: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 07:36:12 -0700
Organization: Could be better...
References: <Pine.SOL.3.91.981018073032.205B-100000@unix2.nysed.gov>
Andrew Mace wrote:
> 
> On Sat, 17 Oct 1998, Michael Ferguson wrote:
> 
> > Is the tach from a 1960 3A is the same as the tach from a TR4/4A?
> >
> > Speedo's are different for OD vs non-OD (right?), but are tachs the
> > same?
> 
> They are virtually identical, except that the TR3 tach has a red "line"
> at 5000 RPM, whereas the TR4/4A tach has a read "band" from 5000-6000 RPM.
> 
> > How does one tell if the tach works?
> 
> Find an old tach cable, put it on the gauge, chuck the other end into an
> electric drill. Unfortunately, that won't check for accuracy!
> 
> > Any ideas as to the value of a '60 Jaeger tach? (I know - if you're
> > selling, it's about $500...if you're buying, it's more like $5 - right,
> > Malcolm?!)
> 
> NOS? Anywhere from $75 up (could go WAY up). Used but working? Maybe
> $25-50? That's just a guess....
> 
> --Andy
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Drill clockwise or counterclockwise (facing the back of the tach)?
Thanks, Andy.

Michael

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