Mel Posted October 2 Report Posted October 2 The needle on the tach sticks. Anyone know if there is a way to lubricate the needle without taking it apart. Thanks in advance.
mfg Posted October 2 Report Posted October 2 10 hours ago, Mel said: The needle on the tach sticks. Anyone know if there is a way to lubricate the needle without taking it apart. Thanks in advance. Nope Mel… has to come apart… but that isn’t too difficult if you place it face down on table and carefully pry the crimped down outer chromed retainer up…. Then the retainer, seal, and glass can be removed.
mfg Posted October 2 Report Posted October 2 I was speaking about the early Stude type SW tachs…. Not sure about later ones!
Mel Posted October 4 Author Report Posted October 4 Thanks, mfg! It is the SW type. Part B, What do I lube it with? Thanks, again!
mfg Posted October 4 Report Posted October 4 2 hours ago, Mel said: Thanks, mfg! It is the SW type. Part B, What do I lube it with? Thanks, again! I use a really thin oil or a bit of ATF on the moving parts
John C Posted October 4 Report Posted October 4 You might clean it first with lighter fluid, it helps to break down any hardened crap. then do the lube. John C.
brad Posted October 31 Report Posted October 31 Usually it is the mechanical sweep sticking on the ring magnet inside the tach. You will have to center the magnet, and set it with superglue. Usually they hit around 2500 RPM.
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