You are right. (When you say you may be wrong, that is)!
The mechanical tach on a GT6 uses the same gear as any Spitfire mechanical
tach.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 8:39 AM
Subject: RE: Tach (and speedo?)
> > My '71 GT6 Tach is toast. Has anyone put in other Tachs than the
> > stock one? Over time I was going to re-do my dash layout and if
> > there is another product out there that can be used instead, I'll
> > change it now - along with the Speedo if that is do-able, too. Any
> > thoughts out there?
>
> I may be wrong, but ISTR the GT6 used an odd ratio to drive the tach.
Even if
> not, your best bet will probably be one of the many aftermarket electronic
tachs
> and a speedo to match.
>
> Any speed shop should have a selection : Autometer, VDO, Stewart-Warner
... you
> can even buy new "Smiths" !
> http://www.gower-oaks.co.uk/
>
> Note that many gauges supplied in a surface mount case can be removed from
the
> case & mounted in your original dash. Just be sure the mounting diameter
> matches.
>
> Randall
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