Steve :
I can't believe you found even an aftermarket tach with no provisions
for lighting. Are there extra wires or contacts sticking out the back
? Smaller holes, perhaps ?
Tach mechanisms are pretty straightforward (well, compared to a clock
anyway <g>). Check out Tony Rhodes' article on repair at
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/arhodes/Speedo.html
There are places that will repair them (sorry, I don't have any links
handy), but bring lots of $$$.
If you can get the glass off (by turning the chrome bezel until the tabs
line up with the slots), then you can lift out the outer light diffuser
ring, undo the two screws on the back, and the mechanism should fall out
in your hand. If you are lucky, the replacement mechanism will fit in
it's place.
Randall
Stephen Peca wrote:
>
> 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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