Going to put a set in my speedster and need them frshened up.
Thank, Troy Sellars
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Going to put a set in my speedster and need them frshened up.
Thank, Troy Sellars
Thank, Troy Sellars
Palo Alto Speedometer in Palo Alto, California.
Good workmanship and they stand behind their products.
angela
Good workmanship and they stand behind their products.
angela
Isnt the Tach a larger diameter than the Speedo and combo gauges?
Another choice is North Hollywood Speedometer. I've had them do a lot of work over the years and I couldn't be happier with their workmanship and especially with their customer service.
North Hollywood Speedo's web site
http://www.nhspeedometer.com
Palo Alto's site:
http://www.paspeedo.com
North Hollywood Speedo's web site
http://www.nhspeedometer.com
Palo Alto's site:
http://www.paspeedo.com
Larry-ever heard of Marshall Gauges in Anaheim?...
http://www.marshallinstruments.com/catalog/performance.cfm
http://www.marshallinstruments.com/catalog/performance.cfm
Thanks guys, I've got e-mails in to both for a quote.
Scott,
No, never heard of them.
No, never heard of them.
Troy,
Make sure that you don't get charged TOO much, OK? The 914 gauges are REALLY easy to open up and re-crimp closed and the the internals are tough and simple. There really isn't too much at all to doing up a nice set all by yourself.
Honestly, I've opened up ten or more gauges and as many 356 gauges as well, to swap out parts from one to the other. There's nothing to it ! !
Luck,
FP
Make sure that you don't get charged TOO much, OK? The 914 gauges are REALLY easy to open up and re-crimp closed and the the internals are tough and simple. There really isn't too much at all to doing up a nice set all by yourself.
Honestly, I've opened up ten or more gauges and as many 356 gauges as well, to swap out parts from one to the other. There's nothing to it ! !
Luck,
FP
You're a better man than I. I've made a mess of more VDO gauges trying to pry off the outer ring. I've even followed instructions printed in Pelican with absolutely no success, just MESS. But, I've heard of and seen many VDO gauges that have been opened by their owner with little or no damage. (I can do a lot of things but VDO gauges are one of my limitations)
TC- What's the secret to getting the trim rim back on and crimped neatly. Mine end up looking like a can opener got to them -- all knarled up. Assume I paint the trim ring when its off and let dry well before putting it back? Is fishing reel grease ok to use or would graphite grease be better on speedo gears?
Larry,
If you EVER need another VDO opened up or re-sealed, just send it along to me OK?
They open with tiny jeweler's screwdrivers and wooden stylus', they close beautifully using, a silver baby spoon and tongue depressors.
Probably 'cause of age and the chemical reaction when chroming brass over steel or whatever, they can get brittle. Like hydrogen embrittlement brittle. Brittle to the core, turn to dust brittle, and they tend to crack if you don't treat them to dinner first.
I've usually got a lead sharpener full of graphite dust right here on my drawing table, so I use that for almost everything that needs lube. I've seen a LOT of distributor drives in 914 gauges piled with white lithium, the 356 drives are usually just darkened, possibly by graphite grease, but never loaded on as heavily as those from a 914. Probably just due to the age.
IF you're using the 914 combination gauge, you might want to grab one out of the 912 (or MAYBE 911?) instead. They have three gauges in one rather than just the two and look really neat and SO Euro.
If you EVER need another VDO opened up or re-sealed, just send it along to me OK?
They open with tiny jeweler's screwdrivers and wooden stylus', they close beautifully using, a silver baby spoon and tongue depressors.
Probably 'cause of age and the chemical reaction when chroming brass over steel or whatever, they can get brittle. Like hydrogen embrittlement brittle. Brittle to the core, turn to dust brittle, and they tend to crack if you don't treat them to dinner first.
I've usually got a lead sharpener full of graphite dust right here on my drawing table, so I use that for almost everything that needs lube. I've seen a LOT of distributor drives in 914 gauges piled with white lithium, the 356 drives are usually just darkened, possibly by graphite grease, but never loaded on as heavily as those from a 914. Probably just due to the age.
IF you're using the 914 combination gauge, you might want to grab one out of the 912 (or MAYBE 911?) instead. They have three gauges in one rather than just the two and look really neat and SO Euro.