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Re: [Healeys] Smiths Tach Conversion

To: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Smiths Tach Conversion
From: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:50:06 +0800
Same here on my BJ8.  No problems at all after conversion.

On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 11:58 PM, Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net> wrote:

> A data point:
>
> I have a pre-2001 Smiths tach with positive-ground Pertronix ignition on my
> BJ8. I calibrated the tach against a Craftsmen dwell/tach, and
> double-checked RPM and MPH with my 3.54 rearend and 185/70R15 tires. The
> tach is absolutely dead-nuts on and rock solid at all engine speeds (I did
> have to reverse the inductive pickup loop on the back, not surprisingly).
>
> I've often wished I could get an electronic speedometer.
>
> Bob
>
> --------------------------------
> Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: warthodson@aol.com
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 8:00:59 AM
> Subject: [Healeys] Smiths Tach Conversion
>
> Recently, we have been told by Nisonger that that Smiths electronic tachs
> may
> malfunction when connected to a distributor using a Pertronix ignition.
> ...
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