Frank,
The easy trick is to install an Autometer guage :-)
That is what I did, and in combination with an
Autometer speedometer, it looks pretty good. Plus
it's great to be able to actually read the guages at
night.
There has been a lot written about this on the V8 BBS
at www.mgcars.org.uk. Look in the archives.
There is also a web page about the tach conversion by
Leon Zak, chairman of our local club (whom I met last
night). http://www.zaks.com/mgb/ Personally, I felt
it a little beyond my realm of electrical knowledge.
Hope this helps,
Glenn
Currently out shopping for a garage, er....I mean
house.
http://members.aol.com/wake074/mgbv8.html
--- Frank van Dalen
<frank.vandalen@fae.storkgroup.com> wrote:
> Hi listers,
>
> I'm working on the wiring of my V8 conversion - I
> seem to remember there is
> an easy trick to make your standard MGB tachometer
> give the right reading
> for a V8 distributor, but I don't know exactly
> how... Anyone? I have the '68
> US spec variety.
>
> I have had the engine bay sprayed, the engine is
> sitting waiting outside the
> car, am waiting for one last missing gasket to
> re-assemble the gear box and
> re-install the engine - it should be running in a
> month or so!
>
> TIA
>
> Frank van Dalen
>
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