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« on: February 15, 2008, 21:42:05 pm »
Hi Guys,

While Cleaning my Old School Autometer Tach I just managed to break the Face...Clever HUH???

SUCKS.... Cry Cry Cry

Frank
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2008, 21:45:40 pm »
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2008, 21:47:39 pm »
Quote from: ruff on February 15, 2008, 21:45:40 pm
how did you clean it?  Shocked Cheesy

This is Not Funny, took me 5 Years to find one of those for a 4 Cylinder Motor...
 
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2008, 22:09:58 pm »
That is enough to piss off the Pope!

Maybe you can get a piece of glass cut to fit, then some black vinyl in the right shape will get you close. 
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2008, 22:19:34 pm »
Quote from: javabug on February 15, 2008, 22:09:58 pm
That is enough to piss off the Pope!

Maybe you can get a piece of glass cut to fit, then some black vinyl in the right shape will get you close. 

Yep, I do Hope so...

Frank
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2008, 22:20:00 pm »
Quote from: Frank LUX on February 15, 2008, 21:47:39 pm
Quote from: ruff on February 15, 2008, 21:45:40 pm
how did you clean it?  Shocked Cheesy

This is Not Funny, took me 5 Years to find one of those for a 4 Cylinder Motor...
 
I took the Silver Crown off, and the "Rev Limiter" Adjusting Screw hit the Table... Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

Frank
Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry Cry
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« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2008, 00:20:01 am »
Quote from: Frank LUX on February 15, 2008, 21:47:39 pm
Quote from: ruff on February 15, 2008, 21:45:40 pm
how did you clean it?  Shocked Cheesy

This is Not Funny, took me 5 Years to find one of those for a 4 Cylinder Motor...
 
I took the Silver Crown off, and the "Rev Limiter" Adjusting Screw hit the Table... Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes

Frank

I would contact Autometer directly and see if they possibly could come up with a replacement. (miracles do happen !)
If not I would have a new glass cut and a have it silk-screened to match your original.
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« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2008, 00:33:19 am »
I live just down the road from autometer and have stopped by for repairs before. They installed a new glass and bezel while I waited. Give 'em a call or email and see what they can do.
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« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2008, 01:08:14 am »
Yes, Autometer has been great to me too for "issues" in the past.  Definitely contact them.  Cory Villani was very helpful to me.
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2008, 03:10:31 am »
Quote from: Frank LUX on February 15, 2008, 21:42:05 pm
Hi Guys,

While Cleaning my Old School Autometer Tach I just managed to break the Face...Clever HUH???

SUCKS.... Cry Cry Cry

Frank

Hi Frank that sucks!!!!!!!!

if its any concilation it doesnt go high enough for what you are doing Smiley

cheers richie,uk
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« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2008, 10:34:42 am »
Thanxs for the Kind Words Guys, and Help!!!

Will see what I can do about it...Might have another idea as well... Wink Grin Grin

Frank
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« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2008, 10:35:23 am »
Quote from: richie,uk on February 16, 2008, 03:10:31 am
Quote from: Frank LUX on February 15, 2008, 21:42:05 pm
Hi Guys,

While Cleaning my Old School Autometer Tach I just managed to break the Face...Clever HUH???

SUCKS.... Cry Cry Cry

Frank

Hi Frank that sucks!!!!!!!!

if its any concilation it doesnt go high enough for what you are doing Smiley

cheers richie,uk

Hi Richie,

You sure about that... Wink Grin Grin

Frank
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2008, 12:25:36 pm »
That's a bummer, but I think you can fix it realy nice, maybe you can use lexan in stead of glass so you can do some weightreduction...  Grin  good luck by fixing it!
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« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2008, 13:22:17 pm »
That sucks Frank..
I love those tachs, have two or them myself..  I don't think it should be a problem to replicate the glass and the silk screen though.. Good luck.

Is it easy to take the collar of? I have a dent in it on one of my tachs that I would like to fix..
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« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2008, 13:27:24 pm »
Quote from: Rune on February 16, 2008, 13:22:17 pm
That sucks Frank..
I love those tachs, have two or them myself..  I don't think it should be a problem to replicate the glass and the silk screen though.. Good luck.

Is it easy to take the collar of? I have a dent in it on one of my tachs that I would like to fix..


Getting it of is not a Problem, as long as you don't break the Glass.... Wink Grin Grin

Frank
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« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2008, 19:18:18 pm »
My ex-girlfriend managed to slam my truck door shut while my 65-67 day/night rear view mirror was in the way. Dont see many of those around, do you? De-fucking-stroyed it Angry I almost had a damned coronary. She asked, "Well how much is a new one??" Yeah, right. Ill just pop over to Pep Boys and grab another off the god damned shelf.
Lucky for her I found a replacement that is almost as nice  Undecided
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« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2008, 21:04:06 pm »
sounds pretty shitty too zach, but it makes me wonder... how do you get a rear view mirror in between the door? i take it you had not mounted it yet?
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« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2008, 23:33:51 pm »
Quote from: Zach Gomulka on February 16, 2008, 19:18:18 pm
My ex-girlfriend managed to slam my truck door shut while my 65-67 day/night rear view mirror was in the way. Dont see many of those around, do you? De-fucking-stroyed it Angry I almost had a damned coronary. She asked, "Well how much is a new one??" Yeah, right. Ill just pop over to Pep Boys and grab another off the god damned shelf.
Lucky for her I found a replacement that is almost as nice  Undecided

Good to hear you found a replacement almost as nice. Even if she's not quite as nice, hopefully she's not breaking parts  Grin
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« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2008, 17:37:17 pm »
Quote from: 67-indeed/DVK on February 16, 2008, 21:04:06 pm
sounds pretty shitty too zach, but it makes me wonder... how do you get a rear view mirror in between the door? i take it you had not mounted it yet?

I was doing work on my '67 (replacing the roof!!), and it was sliding around happily in the back seat of my truck before she came along!! Slid down, and fell in the door jamb Sad I never let her get near the "new" one!!  Cheesy

Good luck on the tach Frank! Let us know how it turns out Smiley
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« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2008, 18:30:40 pm »
Guys,

I found the Solution for my Autometer "Problem" on E-bay Yesterday for 29 Dollars... Grin!!!

Frank
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« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2008, 21:48:56 pm »
Quote from: Frank LUX on February 27, 2008, 18:30:40 pm
Guys,

I found the Solution for my Autometer "Problem" on E-bay Yesterday for 29 Dollars... Grin!!!

Frank

That's a good news  Wink
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« Reply #21 on: March 04, 2008, 17:54:21 pm »
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« Reply #22 on: March 11, 2008, 20:01:52 pm »
Tach is Fixed... Wink Grin

I packed it up Now to sent it Back To Autometer to replace the Bezel... Wink,

So it will be in perfect condition once I get it Back... Grin Grin Grin

Frank
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« Reply #23 on: March 20, 2008, 19:08:50 pm »
Okay Guys,

I sent the Tach back to Autometer an this is what they replied via E-mail... Cry Cry Cry

Frank,
 
We have tested your tachometer. It is totally non-functional. This particular product was obsoleted in 1985. We no longer have parts to service it. We can either send it back to you as-is or scrap it. Please let me know how you would like us to proceed.
 
Jim

THIS SUCKS VERY VERY VERY MUCH...!!!

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« Reply #24 on: March 20, 2008, 20:21:18 pm »
That would be just a stock reply from Autometer, who are only interested in selling you a new tach. There are plenty of companies that could repair that for you, I am sure. Have a look through the back pages of one of the classic car magazines – if it was the tach from a 1960s Ferrari, you just know it would be 'repairable'! Wink
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« Reply #25 on: March 20, 2008, 20:33:14 pm »
Quote from: Frank LUX on March 20, 2008, 19:08:50 pm
Okay Guys,

I sent the Tach back to Autometer an this is what they replied via E-mail... Cry Cry Cry

Frank,
 
We have tested your tachometer. It is totally non-functional. This particular product was obsoleted in 1985. We no longer have parts to service it. We can either send it back to you as-is or scrap it. Please let me know how you would like us to proceed.
 
Jim

THIS SUCKS VERY VERY VERY MUCH...!!!




Frank,
 What are you runing for a Dist ? ( This might be your lucky day  Smiley    )...

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« Reply #26 on: March 20, 2008, 20:36:26 pm »
Quote from: ST DRAGN on March 20, 2008, 20:33:14 pm
Quote from: Frank LUX on March 20, 2008, 19:08:50 pm
Okay Guys,

I sent the Tach back to Autometer an this is what they replied via E-mail... Cry Cry Cry

Frank,
 
We have tested your tachometer. It is totally non-functional. This particular product was obsoleted in 1985. We no longer have parts to service it. We can either send it back to you as-is or scrap it. Please let me know how you would like us to proceed.
 
Jim

THIS SUCKS VERY VERY VERY MUCH...!!!




Frank,
 What are you runing for a Dist ? ( This might be your lucky day  Smiley    )...

Frank

MSD, Save my Day Art... Wink

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« Reply #27 on: March 20, 2008, 20:57:47 pm »
Fxcking Hell, why don't I run a Magneto... Cry Cry Cry

Frank
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Quote from: Frank LUX on March 20, 2008, 20:57:47 pm
Fxcking Hell, why don't I run a Magneto... Cry Cry Cry

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