pinky Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 hi gentlemen guy(jersey royal) and my self need some advise, both of us sent our rev counters to JDO John, however when they came back they bounced all over the place, during the conversation that followed with john he said it was the best he could do because of the weight of the pointer, he felt the pointer from the stag could improve it as the mechanism he is using is from the stag. although the stag pointer would not look right in the 6 rev counter dial? we could also return it and he would put the mechanical mechanism back in and return the 100 it cost if we did this it would allow us to go to speedy cables, any thoughts on this regards pinky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob-menhennett Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Clearly from the question being posed you are not happy. I've used Speedy Cables twice in the past, once for my eldest son's VW Beetle instruments and my own TR4 set of instruments...First class job each time. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Rick Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I used Revington, who I think sub to Speedy Cables, first class job. Rev counter needle rock steady & smooth when revving up (or down?). It registers the difference between being in or out of overdrive. Can't vouch for accuaracy though. Took a bit of a time to get it (six months). I would use them again though. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Pinky, was your rev counter modified to electronic or was it just overhauled ? When I had my rev counter exchanged for an electronic controlled example, from Revingtontr, I had the same problems. As far as I remember, Neil did fit a diode in the wire between the coil and the counter, this solved the problem I have very little knowledge of electricity, but it could be a question of alternate current causing the wavering of the needle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Pinky, was your rev counter modified to electronic or was it just overhauled ? When I had my rev counter exchanged for an electronic controlled example, from Revingtontr, I had the same problems. As far as I remember, Neil did fit a diode in the wire between the coil and the counter, this solved the problem I have very little knowledge of electricity, but it could be a question of alternate current causing the wavering of the needle hi Jean, hope you are well we discussed this problem at malvern over a couple of bottles of wine very nice evening i phoned revington as a result and they did not no what i was talking about i allso have tried to explain this to john at JDO he responded the same pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 hi gentlemen guy(jersey royal) and my self need some advise, both of us sent our rev counters to JDO John, however when they came back they bounced all over the place, during the conversation that followed with john he said it was the best he could do because of the weight of the pointer, he felt the pointer from the stag could improve it as the mechanism he is using is from the stag. although the stag pointer would not look right in the 6 rev counter dial? we could also return it and he would put the mechanical mechanism back in and return the 100 it cost if we did this it would allow us to go to speedy cables, any thoughts on this regards pinky Hi All, Does anyone have a picy of a stag rev counter needle? Tar Muchly Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hi All, Does anyone have a picy of a stag rev counter needle? Tar Muchly Guy Hello Guy/ Pinky I am no auto sparky but it does not make sense to me to use a 8cyl tacho with a 6 cyl engine 123 or not but willing to learn Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hello Guy/ Pinky I am no auto sparky but it does not make sense to me to use a 8cyl tacho with a 6 cyl engine 123 or not but willing to learn Neil Dam good point Neil, I will pose the question. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hello Guy/ Pinky I am no auto sparky but it does not make sense to me to use a 8cyl tacho with a 6 cyl engine 123 or not but willing to learn Neil Neil I asked the question heres the reply,recieved late last night, which seems to make sense Hello Guy... I mentioned Stag to your friend because it is of course a Triumph...I use any RVC movement in fact the most popular is from the XJ6 which is of course a 6 cylinder... however RVC movements can be calibrated from 2 cylinder (for a 4 cylinder wasted spark system) > 12 cylinder which makes them ideal for use in upgrades the only problem is with 5" dia TR's & E-type Jags which also have a heavy needle... if you want me to fit a lighter needle which will work fine please return the unit (as your friend is going to do) I will pay the p&p from this end So thats what i will do. Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Neil I asked the question heres the reply,recieved late last night, which seems to make sense Hello Guy... I mentioned Stag to your friend because it is of course a Triumph...I use any RVC movement in fact the most popular is from the XJ6 which is of course a 6 cylinder... however RVC movements can be calibrated from 2 cylinder (for a 4 cylinder wasted spark system) > 12 cylinder which makes them ideal for use in upgrades the only problem is with 5" dia TR's & E-type Jags which also have a heavy needle... if you want me to fit a lighter needle which will work fine please return the unit (as your friend is going to do) I will pay the p&p from this end So thats what i will do. Guy Good info Guy If that is the case would it not look better with a counter weight painted black so you keep the original look you could experiment with some blue tack first just to see if it would work just an idea Regards Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) oops Edited October 7, 2008 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) Good info GuyIf that is the case would it not look better with a counter weight painted black so you keep the original look you could experiment with some blue tack first just to see if it would work just an idea Regards Neil Interesting idea Neil, However i havent got the patience to play around with it, i would end up braking it. Well if the new needle does look out of place comparing it to the speedo, i could have the speedo changed to same type, the speedo isnt that accurate asit is, that comparing it to sat nav. Tells me i am doing 70 when in fact its 125 We will see. Cheers Guy Edited October 7, 2008 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Good info GuyIf that is the case would it not look better with a counter weight painted black so you keep the original look you could experiment with some blue tack first just to see if it would work just an idea Regards Neil that's a great idea neil, but i think i have cracked it i found an old Disney clock with mickey mouse hands stripped the rev counter down fitted the light weight mickey mouse hand (minute hand) now everything is working OK and nothing is out of place also still got the hour hand with Pluto on it for the speedo pinky Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 that's a great idea neil, but i think i have cracked it i found an old Disney clock with mickey mouse hands stripped the rev counter down fitted the light weight mickey mouse hand (minute hand) now everything is working OK and nothing is out of place also still got the hour hand with Pluto on it for the speedo pinky So does Mickey Mouse weigh less than Pluto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) that's a great idea neil, but i think i have cracked it i found an old Disney clock with mickey mouse hands stripped the rev counter down fitted the light weight mickey mouse hand (minute hand) now everything is working OK and nothing is out of place also still got the hour hand with Pluto on it for the speedo pinky Pinky, Neil has a point !! Perhaps you had better ask What you need is hands like mine Guy Edited October 7, 2008 by Jersey Royal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Pinky, Neil has a point !! Perhaps you had better ask What you need is hands like mine Guy The needle in the tacho from jdo which has a stag electric mechanism, is the original needle (in order to make it look original) which is heavier than the needle that should be on the inards. So one would need to slim the needle down to make it lighter. Mickeys arms look much to chubby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi All, Having a busy day today, despite the naff weather. JDO will be putting revised Tacho in post to me tomorrow. Will let you know how it goes. Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Any update on this Guy/Pinky Cheers Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Royal Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Any update on this Guy/PinkyCheers Neil Hi Neil, Just to the car for a quick spin round the block to do a few checks on jobs i am doing. So with regard to the rev counter Jdo sent the rev counter back on time, he has attached a stag needle, which is actually shorter, he also supplied me with a another needle for my speedo so i could match up the needles should i wish. I have fitted this needle, easy job , put a piece of card under the needle place a fork under needle, making sure its even and carefully leaver up, off with the old and on with the new. The revised rev counter does indeed have a steady needle on tick over and also acceleration, when i change gear it rises up and then settles to the revs. In all i am happy with what Jdo have done, although the shorter needle may not suit everyone. I will post some pictures of both dials in a couple of days, bit busy at present Cheers Guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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