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Re: Tachometer Dilemma

To: Michael Singleton <one_ton3@hotmail.com>, Stephen Peca <sppchicago@excite.com>
Subject: Re: Tachometer Dilemma
From: Stephen Peca <sppchicago@excite.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 10:48:42 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
I suspect you are correct, but I may still try to exchange the instrument
backs.

Steve Peca
Franklin Twp, New Jersey
1958 TR3A - TS23867L

On Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:48:03 -0700, Michael Singleton wrote:

  Some of the older instruments have a small window(s) around the perimeter
of
  the case, near the face end of the case. They also have a provision for an
  external lamp attached behind the dash fascia, or to the instrument which
  allows light to enter the case, and illuminate the face of the gage. You
  quite likely have one of these units. I do not know if the gages are
  interchangable within the case, however.
  
  Michael Singleton
  
  
  > 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)?







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