I just pulled a TR6 tachometer out of a box. According to the writing on
the tach, the ratio is 3.55:1. Seems like a very odd ratio to me.
George Richardson wrote:
> There are ratio adjusters for this sort of thing. Maybe someone should
> look into that. It would be much easier to have a couple of custom
> cables made than to redesign and retool a distributor.
>
> Excuse me if I'm asking something that's already been stated many times,
> but I haven't been following this thread till now.
>
> What is the TR6 tach ratio? The Mallory is obviously 1:1.
>
> Peter Arakelian wrote:
>
>> <Peter, I think it warrants investigation because I
>> think you may sell more than one or two if GRM is
>> right. I'll provide the test vehicle if you like ;)>
>>
>> Been there, done that. I have talked with the Mallory tech
>> department, they
>> are aware and agree it will NOT work on TR6. I have a sample of the
>> Mallory
>> with tach drive, it is 1:1 ratio. Pull your distributor and check
>> the ratio
>> of distributor shaft turns to tach drive turns. If it is 1:1, then
>> everyone
>> who responded to a previoius request of mine for the ratio was wrong,
>> and I
>> will contact Mallory and give them a very large order. But then they
>> already
>> know that, because I have a standing order.
>>
>
>
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George Richardson
1957 Triumph TR3 - TS15559L http://www.key-men.com/triumph
1975 Triumph TR6 - Undergoing restoration
1972 Triumph Stag - Daily Driver
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