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Re: Converting a Stag tach to function with a V6

To: Peter Wilson <Peter.Wilson@vsl.com.au>
Subject: Re: Converting a Stag tach to function with a V6
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Wed, 04 Aug 1999 20:49:15 -0400
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <3.0.5.32.19990805094052.0092e380@abellhost>
The Stag tach and speedometer are the same size as the TR3 and TR4 units, which
are, I believe, the same size as the TR6. I also, don't see that it's much
different looking than the TR3 unit, aside from the TR3 unit having a convex
glass and chrome bezel.

Mechanical would be a problem however.

Peter Wilson wrote:

> As several have pointed out, the TR6 tacho is not an option as it is
> mechanical (and also quite a lot larger than the Stag unit methinks).
>
> However, I believe that the late Triumph 6-cylinder saloons (2000, 2500TC,
> 2500S) used an electronic tacho, and that it is a much closer match (size
> and appearance wise) to the Stag, especially if you find a donor of the
> same year. Unfortunately, whilst these potential donor cars are common down
> under, I understand they never made it to the US, and are largely unknown
> by the majority of listers. Even so, it would be very easy and cheap to
> source a tacho from one internationally if we can confirm my suspicion that
> it would be suitable.
>
> Are there any UK, New Zealand or Aussie listers with knowledge of both
> Stags and saloons that can confirm or deny this?
> Peter Wilson (Peter.Wilson@vsl.com.au)
> Adelaide, Australia

--
George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 TR3, TS15559L - http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
The Hippogrif - '71 Stag MKI, LE8176E - soon to get a site of it's own



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