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PeterPortugal

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Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« on: April 17, 2018, 19:41:37 »
Hi all,

I have a 1963 220SE Cabriolet LHD car.

The tacho has the part number 000-542-36-16.

The entry for the cable is on the right hand side as you look at the back of the tacho which seems to be the wrong side. I am wondering if it is for a RHD car.

My tacho cable keeps failing - I suspect because I am having to force (bend) it to fit the tacho.

Can anybody decipher the part number to confirm this?

Best Regards

Peter
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1968 280se Coupe

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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2018, 19:59:53 »
Peter, it is indeed an RHD tacho used in the car types listed in the attachment.
If you provide VIN, I can try to find the proper part number for your car.
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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2018, 20:55:18 »
Hi Pawel,

Thanks for the quick reply !

Well I have a 111.023 so that is correct.

But...how can you tell the part is for RHD cars? The list shows North America which is surely only LHD?

Thanks again

Peter
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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2018, 20:57:29 »
Pawel,

VIN is 111.023.10.038868

Thanks

Peter
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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2018, 21:55:31 »
Dealer parts books from the 50's and 60's usually show any parts needed for RHD cars. The book won't show body parts but will cover any mechanical parts so if you have a parts book for that car ( I have about 50 different ones ) you look up the part and it will give you the numbers for various applications. 
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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2018, 05:57:39 »
Hi Dan,

I will check that option. I do have a parts book buried somewhere !

Regards

Peter
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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2018, 07:28:59 »

But...how can you tell the part is for RHD cars? The list shows North America which is surely only LHD?

Thanks again

Peter
Peter, when you search for the part based on the PN you provided, the EPC shows you the steering side when you go into particular model (see attachment). On the attachment you have just one example, but I went into everyone of the models to check  - it is all RHD.

It looks like the correct part number for your car is A0005423516 (attachment). This is for 220SEB, M127.984, passenger car, two door, convertible, two door, up to chassis 082990. This is the LHD (see Version L in the table). Same number regardless of US/Euro.

I have also looked up in what models this part number was installed and you have a list attached.

If you are searching for this tacho - check the number each time you have an offer. You can always double check information I am providing in any MB dealer or Classic Center.

One more point: I am not sure if it is a cure to your issue, but recognizing that it may be difficult and expensive to find the LHD Tacho, the shafts for speedos and tachos are different length for RHD and LHD. The RHD shaft (A1125421007) is 1700mm, the LHD shaft (A1135420707) is 1300mm. I am not sure if installing a longer shaft will solve the issue (it may still be bent too much), but it will probably last a bit longer. Also: I think you can find a shop that can fabricate a shaft for you that has any length you want.

But the longer length of shaft solutions seems only temporary to me - the other fellow Members would have to comment on it.
« Last Edit: April 18, 2018, 09:57:25 by Pawel66 »
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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2018, 10:31:58 »
Hi Pawel,

You are an absolute gentleman for confirming this.

I am just going to buy the right tacho. I have the time to wait.

Regards

Peter
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Re: Tachometer / Rev Counter Part Numbers
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2018, 11:56:26 »
It's a pleasure!

Takes more time to try to correct spelling in my post than to check the part numbers...
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W121 190SL
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