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Re: Tach problem

To: "Larry Colen" <lrcar@red4est.com>, <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tach problem
From: "Mark the Shark" <markie@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 01:31:22 -0400
Hi Larry,

Actually the needle just stops at 4k, no bouncing, just stops cold.  The car
runs just fine at higher rpm's.  I also installed the Petronix electronic
ignition conversion.  The needle was sticking before I did the conversion.

Mark Ascherl
1972 Red MGB


----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Colen <lrcar@red4est.com>
To: Mark the Shark <markie@gte.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 1999 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: Tach problem


> On Thu, Jul 22, 1999 at 11:51:06PM -0400, Mark the Shark wrote:
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> > I have a problem with my tach and was looking for some sage advice from
the
> > MG experts. They were busy so I thought I might ask you guys!  : -)
> >
> > I have a 72 MGB and my tach seems to work fine but will go no higher
than 4k
> > rpm's.  It just stops at 4k.  Any thoughts?
>
> Does it stop as if the needle is hitting something?  Like an obstruction
> somewhere in the works?  Or does it bounce around a little like that is
> all the signal it is getting?  If it is the latter, it might very
> well be a problem with your ignition system. How does your car run
> at higher rpm?
>
> FWIW, I put in the Petronix electronic ignition conversion and loved it.
> >
>    Larry
>
>


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