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Smiths Tachometer
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| Obsessive |
10-24-2012 10:29 PM |
Smiths Tachometer
My tachometer bounces around when I drive over bumps or when I corner hard. It bobs up and down by as much as 1000 RPM on the dial. Is this normal? It's always done it and I wonder if I should repair/replace it or consider it part of the "character" of the car. If it can be repaired, who can do it?
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| mickmate |
10-25-2012 05:24 AM |
I use Nisonger but typically find replacement cost is comparable to repair costs.
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| Mongoose930 |
10-25-2012 10:44 AM |
I wouldn't say that mine bounces but it definitely "bobs", especially after a big decrease in RPM's - it takes a few seconds to stabilize.
I will be driving my Cobra to work tomorrow and I will make a point to watch the tach when I hit a bump.
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| Sailfish |
10-26-2012 09:25 AM |
I highly recommend NISONGER. I've used them several times in the past and have had excellent results. Give them a call. They're great to deal with and will do you right.
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| CHANMADD |
10-26-2012 10:50 AM |
What has nisonger got to do with a smiths bouncing needle?
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| gjcomb |
10-26-2012 02:25 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by CHANMADD
(Post 1216701)
What has nisonger got to do with a smiths bouncing needle?
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They sell and repair SMITH Instruments - I recently purchased a new Amp gauge from Pete Bayer (Contemporary Cobras), who has been there for a number of years. |
| jolsen42 |
10-26-2012 02:35 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by CHANMADD
(Post 1216701)
What has nisonger got to do with a smiths bouncing needle?
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They are the go to guys for everything Smiths, sales or repair.
John O |
| mickmate |
10-26-2012 03:20 PM |
and an advertiser here on CC.
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| Obsessive |
10-26-2012 05:02 PM |
Thanks guys. I'll give them a call on Monday.
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| streetrod1927 |
10-26-2012 06:35 PM |
did you change to an MSD ignition recently?
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| Obsessive |
10-27-2012 12:40 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by streetrod1927
(Post 1216735)
did you change to an MSD ignition recently?
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No. I have a Ford mechanical advace distributor with a Pertronix ignition module. I have been (for years) thinking about changing to an MSD ignition system that would allow me to retard timing at start while setting the idle with plenty of advance. It's one of those things that I keep putting off due to other distractions. |
| STEVE-O |
10-29-2012 08:10 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by jolsen42
(Post 1216718)
They are the go to guys for everything Smiths, sales or repair.
John O
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Gaugeguys at Gaugeguys.com are also very good with giving advice related to Smiths gauges and MSD ignitions. Think their prices are cheaper than Nisonger also. |
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