> While rooting through the misc parts bin looking for a
> set of Bug Eye Sprite guages (anybody know what a good
> speedo & tach are worth, black & silver faces?) I found
> an old generator with a tach drive output. As far as I
> know, it is either an old Sprite item- this is why I
> bought it- or possibly for an MGA, as these are the only
> cars I know of that used a mechanical tach drive.
> Probably some TR's also, but I never had one of those.
> ... [snip] ...
Jim,
The 'A' mechanical tach drive is on the block ... not the
generator. Sounds like a Bug Eye bit, but if my OF
memory serves me the MGT's used a tach drive off the
generator.
No idea what the guages are worth ...
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Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII
The silver end plate beneth the pulley says "Lucas" on the back edge.
The numbers stamped into the case are:
22744E16 - 70
C40 ________(arrow)_ 12V the arrow points
left to right, clockwise rotation, I think is the meaning.
At the cable end, there is a screw-on brass cylinder to hold grease.
I assume this is an "out of production" item. Someone may need it, it is
too big for a paper weight. I remember paying about $100.00 for it many
years ago, when I couldn't find a new one.
Someone give me an ID, if you are on the Sprite/Midget list, you might
pass this along, assuming it is for an early Sprite.
Thanks-
Jim Stuart
many Sprites & Midgets, all side curtain cars, all gone.
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