DOG_MORGAN Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 Wheir the best place to all gauges refurbished for 1970 pi tr6 Thanks Billy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 You could try Speedy Cables (https://speedycables.com/instruments/gauge-repairs-conversions/) they did work on my TR4 gauges, including recalibrating the speedo for modern tyres. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I second Speedy- though Speedy by name not by nature as took over 6 months to get all mine back after being quoted 2 to 3 months--I was worried they had lost them it took that long. So long as you've got plenty of time to be without them then go for it. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 I replaced mine with refurbished units from the tr shop. done on a part exchange basis. Really good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 I have my Speedo and Rev counter with this lot, due back early next year. Have had good reports from others, and they estimated 4 to 5 weeks. https://classicsparesengineering.co.uk/ Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Thet usually just need the faces and glass given a good clean which you can do in an evening given they come apart easily - unless you have electro-mechanical issues that is. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Hi Billy, I did as Jerry recommends above, assuming your gages do work. I just carefully removed the rims (satin black on my CP car), this took a bit of patience as the mastic had gone hard, and the rims are prone to damage; then cleaned the glasses, sanded the rims (P400), painted them with a good quality rattle can. With a cotton bud I carefully removed dirt on the dial plates. Then assembled with some sealant and they look like new. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Got to be worth a try as Jerry and Waldi say before splashing lots of cash! Any one have any simple DIY tests to see if they work apart from putting 12v across them to see if the needle moves and they light up. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Hi Andy, I calibrated (compared) the oil pressure gage with my air compressor gage (nothing scientific here), as I felt this was sufficient. I didn't calibrate the current (amp) gage, but know it moves. I connected the fuel level gage to the tank sender, sender on bottom of empty tank, which I felt was the most relevant reading. Road speed and tacho are not calibrated yet. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 JDO first class bit of a character but very good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iani Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 1 hour ago, ntc said: JDO first class bit of a character but very good I'll second this, I've used him for an E-type speedo and he converted my TR6 Tacho to electronic operation, very fast turnaround for both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith66 Posted December 15, 2019 Report Share Posted December 15, 2019 Billy It really depends on how hands on you want to be and what if anything might be wrong. But I'm with Waldi on this one and basically did the same on my CP, although i did crack one of the glasses it was easy enough to get a replacement. The only difference was my tacho was U/S, stuck at 2500rpm with no engine so i got a full refurb done at Speedograph Richfield in Notts and it came back very nicely finished, so pretty happy with them. Cheers Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 11 hours ago, ntc said: JDO first class bit of a character but very good John (?) did my speedo too and I'm very pleased with it. He didn't refurb it, but it was flicking all over the place and now it's steady. I do agree that they are easy to take apart, but be careful about cleaning the faces if you do that Billy. The graphics are very easily removed! Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brian -r Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Always had good service from JDO also. Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamgl Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 JDO? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Kirk Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, Grahamgl said: JDO? http://www.jdo1.com/index.html Here you go I had great service from John top man IMHO Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Is it necessary to remove the gauges from the dash to remove the rims and the glass. I've been reading that its not too difficult to remove the gauges from the dash apart from the rubber seal that tends to dissolve into a glue but as I'm just looking to clean the glass and the face I wondered if this is possible. I was looking at Spiro's car on the stand at the NEC, he has magnolia gauges from Speedycables..look very smart with his cream interior. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 Hi Phil, removal and re-installation of the gages is most of the work, and you have to to remove the glass. In my case it was relatively easy as it was part of a complete restoration. I the car is complete, it’s more work. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 The car is complete, it has a new dash so hopefully the gauges will not be too difficult to remove,as i assume they will have been removed to fit into the new dash. I'll start with the speedo and see how it goes Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted December 16, 2019 Report Share Posted December 16, 2019 I'd do the tacho first- on mine the speedo blocks some access to the back of the tacho. I also extended the wiring connections away from the instrument bodies - it was difficult to access the upper connections of the tacho and speedo with the wiring connector clips in place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) I've done similar to others here and cleaned up and painted the rim (CP), made a big difference. Take the two bigger gauges then lower the dash into 'service mode'. Can be an effort to spin the bezel off if the seal has gone hard. Gareth Edited December 17, 2019 by Mk2 Chopper Correction Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 Tacho first it is then, thanks Mike. Nice job Gareth, certainly worth doing. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRseks Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 Here is a link how to refurb the gauges, helped me when I did mine. http://www.74tr6.com/gauges.htm Magnus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted December 20, 2019 Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks for posting Magnus, Good reference document. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) Has anyone any experience of this company for instrument refurb? https://classicsparesengineering.co.uk Thinking of using them for my TR5 instruments. Dave McD Edited April 16, 2021 by Dave McDonald typing error Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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