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68 MGBGT tachometer resolve.

To: "mgs" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: 68 MGBGT tachometer resolve.
From: "Dan Furbish" <BarnOwl@world.std.com>
Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 21:52:50 -0400
Hello all,
A while back I asked the list about an MSD compatible MGB tach.
Here's what I've decided to do "to be sure my tach is reading correctly,
and it will be new" not reconditioned.
The tach in my vehicle is an 80 mm unit.

Dan
68 MGBGT

----- Original Message -----
From: "nisonger" <info@nisonger.com>
To: "Dan Furbish"
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: 68 MGBGT tachometer.

> None of what follows is in our website: The early model
> '68's used a 100 mm tach, the later models used an 80 mm unit. the 80 mm
> units can be converted for use with an MSD ignition for about $150 plus
> shipping. The 100 mm units can not be converted. The cost for a new Smiths
> 80 mm MSD compatable 7,000 tach is $160 plus shipping - the 100 mm model
> would be 213.35 plus shipping. There are no 6000 rpm  units currently in
> production. If you have any questions, please phone us weekdays between 8
AM
> & 4 PM   @ (914) 381-1952.

> 80mm and 100mm refers to the case diameter in inches,
> 80mm= 3.14960", 100 mm= 3.9370"
>
> Peter Bayer
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dan Furbish
> To: <info@nisonger.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 10:47 PM
> Subject: Fw:  68 MGBGT tach question
>
> > Hello Peter,
> > I'm looking for a very accurate tachometer for my 68 MGBGT,
> > 4 cylinder, would you recommend reconditioned stock or aftermarket
> > electric, it must be MSD compatible. the stock Smith tach is lit
> > so poorly as OEM-that's an important feature also-illumination.
> > A person from mgs@autox.team.net recommended me to Nisonger.

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