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Re: distributors

To: Listers <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: distributors
From: George Richardson <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 21:05:42 -0400
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I just pulled a TR6 tachometer out of a box. According to the writing on 
the tach, the ratio is 3.55:1.  Seems like a very odd ratio to me.

George Richardson wrote:

> There are ratio adjusters for this sort of thing. Maybe someone should
> look into that. It would be much easier to have a couple of custom
> cables made than to redesign and retool a distributor.
>
> Excuse me if I'm asking something that's already been stated many times,
> but I haven't been following this thread till now.
>
> What is the TR6 tach ratio? The Mallory is obviously 1:1.
>
> Peter Arakelian wrote:
>
>> <Peter, I think it warrants investigation because I
>> think you may sell more than one or two if GRM is
>> right.  I'll provide the test vehicle if you like ;)>
>>
>> Been there, done that.  I have talked with the Mallory tech 
>> department, they
>> are aware and agree it will NOT work on TR6.  I have a sample of the 
>> Mallory
>> with tach drive, it is 1:1 ratio.  Pull your distributor and check 
>> the ratio
>> of distributor shaft turns to tach drive turns.  If it is 1:1, then 
>> everyone
>> who responded to a previoius request of mine for the ratio was wrong, 
>> and I
>> will contact Mallory and give them a very large order.  But then they 
>> already
>> know that, because I have a standing order.
>>
>
>

-- 
George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration    
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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