Belsey Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Hi, I am new to the classic car world having bought my TR6 a few months ago. I am toying with the idea of changing the black gauges to the ones here. Firstly do you think this would detract from the car and maybe devalue it. Secondly can the mileage be adjusted on the new gauge to marry it up with the current correct mileage? Thanks in advance for your help https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/60905683-tools-kit-da-6-strumenti-smiths-aston-martin-austin-healey-lotus-mini-triumph-1990-2000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DOG_MORGAN Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Give Alan Davies a call on 0777331374 he refurbs all types of gauges very good workmanship Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belsey Posted August 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Thanks for your reply, I don't need them refurbished there is nothing wrong with them I just like the look of the ones in the link with the white dials and chrome trim rather than the black dials and trim that are currently on the car which I assume is the original colour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) The advert isn't clear whether these are old refurbished gauges or new reproductions. Neither does there seem to be any option for selecting particular car models. Assuming that what you see in the ad is what is on offer, unless these gauges can be tailored specifically for you car there will be some work required. The speedo will most likely need recalibrating to match your revs-per-mile as may the rev counter if it is a mechanical one. If it is electrical you will need to wire it in. They may even need special drive cables made up if the fittings are different. The temperature gauge may not match the temperature sender unit you have and neither may the fuel gauge match the tank sender so both would read in error unless recalibrated. Nether the ammeter nor the oil pressure gauge have high enough ranges. You need at least +/_ 30Amps or higher if your alternator is an uprated one - and at least 80 psi. Edited August 31, 2022 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Belsey Posted August 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Thank you Rob, clearly shows I'm a novice with no idea, I think I'll forget that idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, Belsey said: Thank you Rob, clearly shows I'm a novice with no idea, I think I'll forget that idea! Bob is spot on with that info. The gauges you are viewing seem expensive. Go direct to the maker in India https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275412727778?hash=item401fe0b7e2:g:SLUAAOSwAVpi7RIK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 40 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Bob is spot on with that info. The gauges you are viewing seem expensive. Go direct to the maker in India https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275412727778?hash=item401fe0b7e2:g:SLUAAOSwAVpi7RIK These certainly are cheap if they are built to Smiths original quality. You would need to confirm dimensions- 100mm face dia speedo's and tacho's would be too small for a TR6. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Welcome to Tr ownership and to our forum- a name would be nice we are such a friendly crowd. Great advice for you would be to seek out your local TR Reg group, and pop along bound to be some TR 6’s and you would get help for your question here and all the myriad of other questions you will have. Believe it’s part of the TR thing and just great fun John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Hello Mr Belsey,! I have sent you a pm re gauges , the remade magnolia ones. Cheers, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 8 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Bob is spot on with that info. The gauges you are viewing seem expensive. Go direct to the maker in India https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275412727778?hash=item401fe0b7e2:g:SLUAAOSwAVpi7RIK If you want gauges for a TR that look the same as the original OEM? Go to Caerbont Automotive Instruments who have the original Smiths tooling and therefore you cannot tell the difference. They also make that speedo gear box as OEM that gives a lot of aggro when bought as a repro. from the usual suspects. Its' also where Speedy Cables get their parts from. Bruce Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 10 hours ago, RobH said: The advert isn't clear whether these are old refurbished gauges or new reproductions. Neither does there seem to be any option for selecting particular car models. Assuming that what you see in the ad is what is on offer, unless these gauges can be tailored specifically for you car there will be some work required. The speedo will most likely need recalibrating to match your revs-per-mile as may the rev counter if it is a mechanical one. If it is electrical you will need to wire it in. They may even need special drive cables made up if the fittings are different. The temperature gauge may not match the temperature sender unit you have and neither may the fuel gauge match the tank sender so both would read in error unless recalibrated. Nether the ammeter nor the oil pressure gauge have high enough ranges. You need at least +/_ 30Amps or higher if your alternator is an uprated one - and at least 80 psi. Rob Please correct me if I’m wrong, but if we’re looking at the same advert it looks like the seller does state that they are replica/ reproduction, and manufactured around 2000? They appear to be old reproductions. Here is the text below the headline. “Kit of six gauges in magnolia colour. Replica. Tachometer, Odometer, Ammeter, Petrol level gauge, Oil pressure gauge, Water temperature gauge. Weight: 120 g. Shipping via UPS. Show more TYPE OF OBJECT Tools(More lots) QUALIFICATION Reproduction/replica BRAND Aston Martin, Austin Healey, Lotus, Mini, Triumph(More lots) NO. OF ITEMS 6 MODEL/ TITLE Kit da 6’strumenti smiths CONDITION 1: Excellent/as new PERIOD OF MANUFACTURE 1990-2000 DIMENSIONS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 The point really isn't the clarity of the advertisement (which I still think isn't good) but the fact that these are not a suitable direct fit for a TR6 - and nor probably for "Aston Martin, Austin Healey, Lotus, Mini, Triumph(More lots)" as stated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 My experience of motor cycle parts from India is that they are either very good or sh-t! See before you buy but that is still a big risk! Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Pope Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 For comparison I am lookih at complete sets of (electronic) gauges for my TR6 at the moment and a full CAI set is coming out at a smidge under £1,000 or to taylor your own it is hitting £1,500! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill944T Posted September 1, 2022 Report Share Posted September 1, 2022 Aren’t a well known TR aftermarket performance supplier offering an electronic set nearer £2k? Regards Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 16 hours ago, Richard Pope said: For comparison I am lookih at complete sets of (electronic) gauges for my TR6 at the moment and a full CAI set is coming out at a smidge under £1,000 or to taylor your own it is hitting £1,500! CAI have a very good name in the Mini and Motorcycle world! I have used their products and had no complaints except that they are a bit pricey! Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 Spiro has magnolia gauges on his Tr6 and with chome bezel on a dark wood dash they look terific. He will probably send you a pic if you asked. Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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