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gzmavian

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Tachometer Noise
« on: October 21, 2009, 01:28:03 »
Tachometer. Hello to all.  My 1971 SL has a tachometer issue with chattering and needle jumping.  Does it need lubrication or replacement? 
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georgem

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Re: Tachometer Noise
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2009, 02:53:22 »
gzmavian

I`ll take a punt and say thay the inner cable needs greasing - not too difficult and if its like the speedo cable, the inner cable can be withdrawn from the engine end, greased and replaced. I`d try that before I started worrying about getting the tacho out for recon.

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George
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George McDonald
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Jonny B

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Re: Tachometer Noise
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 21:16:26 »
When you pull it out, it will also be a good idea to clean it up before the re-lubrication. I think ATF is the solvent of choice. You should be able to check the Tech section, Al Lieffring did a great presentation at Blacklick this year.
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gzmavian

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Re: Tachometer Noise
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2009, 01:15:02 »
Thanks.  Simple is better.  I'll give it a go.  Greg
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Denis35

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Re: Tachometer Noise
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2012, 07:48:59 »
hello
cable if changed
no other solutions that restore the counter or tachometer
see the site http://pagode.over-blog.com/#
Denis
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tradjim

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Re: Tachometer Noise
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2012, 18:50:08 »
My speedo was making the same type of noise and also needle jumping - all I did was tighten up a large nut on the transmission box and its all good now - 4 speed manual
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