I'll take a look at the numbers probably this weekend. The consensus is
that I can swap out the mechanisms to use the correct backing. What puzzles
me is why the light openings aren't there. Thinking about it now, I can't
imagine why a tachometer would not have the light openings. The tachometer
looks original, otherwise it is a very good reproduction.
Steve Peca
Franklin Twp, New Jersey
1958 TR3A - TS23867L
On Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:04:16 -0700, Jerry Oliver wrote:
Hi
I bought a speedo and tach for my early TR4 (same as TR3) at a swap meet a
few weeks ago. I just checked the tach and it has the holes for the
lights.
There's a serial in tiny letters near the center of the dial. Check to see
what the numbers are on your original tach. I bought both the speedo and
tach because I was missing one and couldn't remember which. I only need
the
speedo, so if you want the tach, I'll sell it to you for what I paid for
it...$60.00 (plus shipping). They are not that common. Its in good shape,
but not perfect. Check your old tach for the numbers, and then I'll check
to
make sure this one works by putting on a cable and running it with a
drill.
Let me know if you want it.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Peca" <sppchicago@excite.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 6:57 AM
Subject: Tachometer Dilemma
>
> Most of the gauges on my TR3 are non-functional. So I decided to attack
the
> tachometer yesterday. I first replaced the cable (which had snapped),
but
> the tachometer still didn't work. I purchased a tachometer several
months
> ago, attached the cable, and "voila" I have a working tachometer.
>
> Now the dilemma. The replacement tachometer - although looking to be an
> original - does not have the two tubular openings on the back to connect
> lights (when the headlights are lit). So, can I switch backings on the
> tachometers (and how do I do this)? Should I just rough it and use a
> flashlight at night to see the tacometer? Or should I try to get the
> original tachometer repaired, if possible (and where can I get this
done)?
>
> Next weekend, the speedometer.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve Peca
> Franklin Twp, New Jersey
> 1958 TR3A - TS23867L
>
>
>
>
>
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