- 1. Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: "bernd" <bernd.vabeach@erols.com>
- Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 23:01:11 -0400
- again I need help from the list on yet another problem with my 71 MGB. At the high RPM band my Tach started jumping a couple of thousand revolutions, at the low band the Tach is pretty steady, is th
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00052.html (6,604 bytes)
- 2. Re: Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:07:16 +0100
- First list message for a couple of days. Points or some kind of electronic ignition? Could be points bounce, or some other wear or maladjustment in the distributor, possibly a condenser on the way ou
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00054.html (7,588 bytes)
- 3. Re: Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: ATWEDITOR@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:56:28 EDT
- I had my tach bounce, especially under strong acceleration, and I thought the unit was going south, and I was just waiting for it to fail completely. Then I worked on another--I thought--electrical i
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00059.html (8,150 bytes)
- 4. RE: Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Councill, David" <dcouncill@msubillings.edu>
- Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 09:16:56 -0600
- Well it could be the tach. The one in my 71BGT, used to jump a few thousand rpms at high revs, particulary during the summer under hot conditions. But sometimes it would also peg out when I first tur
- /html/mgs/2005-04/msg00061.html (7,574 bytes)
- 5. Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Timfboston@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 16:29:49 -0400
- I have a bizzare problem with my tach. The tach works great except occasionally on very HOT days if the gauge is baking in the sun the needle will read 1-2K higher. If I park in the shade everything
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00416.html (6,782 bytes)
- 6. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: CYNAMONB@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 16:38:36 EDT
- Park in the shade. Bruce Cynamon Peterson Industries, Inc. 305-691-7943 Phone 305-693-0754 Fax bruce@petersonindustries.com www.petersonindustries.com
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00417.html (6,681 bytes)
- 7. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 16:13:16 -0600
- Does the tach occassionally peg when you first turn on the power? I had both these problems with my 71BGT and just ignored them as annoyances. However, since I have transplanted all my 71BGT parts in
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00420.html (7,439 bytes)
- 8. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 09:50:56 +0100
- Probably a marginal component in the tach. There is a thermistor which I believe is for temperature compensation, could be that, or then again it could be another component that is driving things fur
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00426.html (7,488 bytes)
- 9. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>
- Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 21:04:55 +0200
- There always maybe a mechanical obstruction inside the gauge by some mechanical piece, which bends while getting heated..... Cheers, Hans '71 BGT ideas?
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00427.html (8,037 bytes)
- 10. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Timfboston@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 11:12:53 -0400
- Yes, it does occasionally peg. I'll swap out with a different tach one of these days. And I thought my car was unique?
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00438.html (6,757 bytes)
- 11. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: David Councill <dcouncil@imt.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 10:53:28 -0600
- I always figure that no matter what the problem is, chances are someone else has had a similar problem. And sometimes, they may already know the fix. So every once in a while, if my car has a weird p
- /html/mgs/2004-05/msg00440.html (7,762 bytes)
- 12. Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Mark the Shark" <markie@gte.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 23:51:06 -0400
- 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
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01333.html (6,746 bytes)
- 13. Re: Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Kristian Chronister" <kristian@chronister.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 23:56:00 -0400
- Maybe that's just its way of telling you it doesn't wanna rev higher than that any more :-) the 4k
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01334.html (7,282 bytes)
- 14. Re: Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Colen <lrcar@red4est.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 22:17:07 -0700
- 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 mi
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01340.html (7,302 bytes)
- 15. Re: Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: "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 stic
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01341.html (7,977 bytes)
- 16. Re: Tach problem (score: 1)
- Author: James Nazarian Jr <James.Nazarian@Colorado.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 13:31:36 -0600 (MDT)
- The same thing used to happen to me, it was the mechanism in the tack and it just got too stiff at 4k so it wouldn't go higher, I tried oiling and cleaning it but no dice, so I just got one out of my
- /html/mgs/1999-07/msg01385.html (7,342 bytes)
- 17. Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: RDelany999@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 15:15:26 -0400
- My 73 B tach has a tendancy to quit working at various times. Everytime it is near a shop, it works ok !! As I'm out driving on a nice day, I look down, see it dropping off, going up, etc until it fi
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00452.html (6,645 bytes)
- 18. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: "John M. Trindle" <jtrindle@tsquare.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 15:46:07 -0400 (EDT)
- Does tapping on the glass settle it momentarily, or can you switch it between normal and low with a tap (and vice versa?) If so, it is a loose connection inside the gauge. I'm told this is REALLY com
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00453.html (7,379 bytes)
- 19. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: glenns@edge.ercnet.com (Glenn Schnittke)
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 18:59:50 -0500
- Oh. I can't help it. Make sure that you plan out your drives so that you're always near a shop. =:^) C'mon. You set it up. GS -- "Calling Dr. Benway. You are wanted in reconditioning." Glenn Schnitt
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00457.html (7,234 bytes)
- 20. Re: Tach Problem (score: 1)
- Author: Joanne Hershfield / Jim Fink <hershfld@email.unc.edu>
- Date: Thu, 27 Apr 1995 21:23:51 -0400 (EDT)
- Yup, my tach on the '69B has been dissapearing lately too, or just runs 2,000 under. I noticed the other day that when more accesories are turned on, like lights, or those cute little wipers that mov
- /html/mgs/1995-04/msg00459.html (7,392 bytes)
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