Original ammeter

[rsk289]

Dan, as far as I can tell from my access to COB/COX cars, they continued with the Lucas generator and fabricated bracket, at least up to around December '64.

Roger

[xb-60]

Again this forum shows its worth. Thankyou.

Cheers,
Glen

[Dan Case]

Originally Posted by rsk289

Dan, as far as I can tell from my access to COB/COX cars, they continued with the Lucas generator and fabricated bracket, at least up to around September '65.

Roger

For clarity, CSX20xx production cars fitted with XHP-260, HP260, or in case a 260 2V engine used the Lucas® tachometer drive generator and gear reducer, AC Cars fabricated mounting and adjusting hardware, and large AC Cars racing cast aluminum sheave and fan part. When HP289 engines were introduced the engine installations included the corresponding Ford Fairlane with HP289 pieces. So far based on old pictures and or cars little changed since the 1960s that includes most cars that SAI did engine swaps on to remove some 260 or another and install a HP289.

[xb-60]

Update

As usual, what you want often turns up.
I found a reasonably correct BM4 ammeter in excellent condition...



I say "reasonably correct" as it is not a 30-0-30 unit, but that's a practical concession that I can easily make.
It has the less 'stylised' needle that CSX2124 and others also have.

I also found the correct Smiths fuel gauge to match it.

Cheers,
Glen

[1795]

Nice find Glen, things are coming along. You have to be part mechanic, part investigator and historian to approach this project like you are. Sometimes we have to make adjustments and keep moving forward.

Keep up the good work.

Jim

[xb-60]

The ex-MGB fuel gauge that I acquired to match the vintage of my ammeter has a single (half?) bevel and it needs a double or full bevel on the bezel.

I emailed Neal Meakin at Caerbont in Wales to see if I could buy one and he posted me one at no cost.
Great service. Thanks Neal and Caerbont . A well-deserved ‘bouquet'

Cheers,
Glen