Is the tach supposed to tick? Quieting a noisy mechanical gauge. Bugeye build episode 149
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The Frogeye's cable driven Smiths tachometer started making noises it shouldn't. Cable and gauge are removed, inspected, cleaned and reinstalled. Was it a successful exercise... you'll have to watch to find out. This process is also applicable to Smith's speedometers.
Just a quick disclaimer... this may not be the "correct" way to do this job but it's how I did it with what resources I have on hand.
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Well done Ian. I applaud your confidence in jumping into these projects!
@EconoboxGarage
2 ай бұрын
Many thanks Gareth!
I was about to offer to ship you a replacement tach, LOL. I've been going through gauges trying to find a period correct Smiths volt meter because of some irregularities in performance of the new Bugeye. This video helps a bunch, I just went out and removed the speedo from my Midget and cleaned the glass after seeing how you removed the bezel.
@EconoboxGarage
2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ken, appreciate the support. I've put another 50 miles on the car and the tach is performing as it should.
@mundanestuff
2 ай бұрын
@@EconoboxGarage I've put 273 miles on the red bugeye since buying it, and have discovered the limit of driving endurance is the seat. Considering getting a gel pad for the seat! It's so bad after about 50 miles. Also, maybe you and I should do a 0 to 60 video and compare notes! Ford 5 speed + 948 vs 4 speed + 948.
@EconoboxGarage
2 ай бұрын
That would be an interesting comparison. I have the four speed with overbored 1098! I'm sure there's an app for that too!
I appreciate seeing all these details -- thanks! I don't remember the episode with the blue light bulb -- which one was it? I was pretty sure I'd watched them all. Of course, it has been a while now!! I also appreciate that when something isn't working right, you just take it apart to see what's going on. That was what my dad always did, and I do the same.
@EconoboxGarage
2 ай бұрын
Hi Trevor. After looking through my videos I've realized that I didn't actually show the blue and red bulbs. However, I did find this post on one of the forums I've joined. Hope it helps... tinyurl.com/yjvnd3zd
The standard mechanical tacho - particularly that dreadful drive off the back of the generator is one of the less desirable features of these cars. A much better alternative is the electronic version made to look exactly the same - available from the BugEyeGuy. Like everything though, they aren't cheap.
@EconoboxGarage
2 ай бұрын
Cost is a large factor. As long as what I have keeps working or is fixable I will be going that route.