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1. tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 12:20:39 GMT; Hi list, My tach (SMITHS electric) keeps dropping out of service. It comes on again when I tap it firmly. It's a bit annoying. Any ideas on a fix? Andy; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00780.html (7,518 bytes)
2. RE: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Terry Williams" <t.williams@mrg.ca>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:19:13 -0500; Hey Andy! I have the same scenario with the tach in my '77 Midget. Also had the same thing in a '77 MGB...start car, no tach reading, a little tap on the glass and zippo - instant tach. Anyone else?; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00786.html (8,228 bytes)
3. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 17:15:01 -0500; I had this problem on my trip to Wisconsin. Ask Ron, it drove me nuts all the way out there. I installed a new ground wire to the tach mechanism fixing screw (not the housing) and it fixed it. -- Fra; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00807.html (8,844 bytes)
4. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: Ron Soave <soavero@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 15:33:53 -0800 (PST); Not true, Frank was nuts way before he got here. == Ron Soave "A Fool and His Money Can Throw One Hell of a Party" 1960 Bugeye 1972 BGT; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00810.html (8,244 bytes)
5. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: JustBrits@aol.com; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:29:37 EST; << it drove me nuts all the way out there. >> At least you didn't have far to go for that trip, Frank !!!!!<VBG>&LOL Ed; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00812.html (7,582 bytes)
6. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 21:28:06 -0500; The first thing I would check is the attachment of the wires on the back. Make sure they are connected securely. If they are, then there could be a loose or cracked connection inside the tach. Steve; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00816.html (8,440 bytes)
7. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 21:49:09 -0500; I agree, but this begs the question: How do you, or can you, directly connect the tachometer to the coil or whatever to test whether there is a fault in the wiring harness vs in in the tach itself? J; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00817.html (8,882 bytes)
8. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 22:14:23 -0500; It is possible to remove a tach from the dashboard and connect it to the proper places with jumper wires to check whether a fault might be in the wiring harness. You would have to determine the "prop; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00819.html (10,027 bytes)
9. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:24:03 +1100; Poor earth? Look for the earth wire onto the pedestal under the knurled Just a guess... Mike; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00823.html (9,043 bytes)
10. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Mike Gigante" <mikeg@vicnet.net.au>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:28:29 +1100; It depends if it isn impulse tacho or one of the earlier induction loop The impulse tach can be directly connected to the coil. Mike a; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00824.html (9,545 bytes)
11. Re: tach probs (score: 1): Author: "Vincent Pina" <vping@optonline.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:37:21 -0500; I am about to replace the tach in my 73 XJ6. It sticks around 2,500 RPM. A good rap on the glass and she starts to move down. I bought an NOS on ebay. I let everyone know if it solves the problem If; /html/spridgets/1999-11/msg00937.html (8,047 bytes)

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