tach help needed
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Intermediate
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From: stockbridge michigan
tach help needed
I broke the contact clips that goes thrue the circuit strip in the back of the tach/speedo housing for the tach. does anybody know where i can buy a new one. thanks alot
Intermediate
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From: Brownstown Michigan
Are you looking for the tach/speedo cable hold down clip. In other words, the clip that holds the cable to the back of your tach/speedo gauge? If this is what I think you are looking for how many do you need?
Burning Brakes
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From: Canastota Ny
i just got done working on my 79 tach. if i recall the studs are screws that go through the housing from the tach front. i would assume if they break you have to replace the tach itself or find a way to extend them.
may i ask how
you broke those?
may i ask how
you broke those?
Team Owner
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From: Kannapolis NC
I assume he's talking about where the threaded screws from the connections on the tach plug into the printed circuit board. These are pressed into slots and "snap" into place, then when you push the tach into place, they grip the screws and make electrical connection. There are three of them, 12v, grnd, and tach feed. They don't come with the new printed circuit, they fit into the housing behind it. I suggest you contact Willcox Corvette or someone who advertises tach repairs, I'm sure someone will have a replacement.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Madeeter,
I'm leaving for Carlisle right now, but call Sales on Tuesday and I'm pretty sure we may have one in an old speedo housing. Price. . . FREE. . .If I've got an extra one it's yours! You can email me at willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om I'll have my lap top with me. Sales won't have a clue what you are looking for, but if you can wait until I get back I will be happy to look for you. 800-588-3883.
Willcox Inc.
I'm leaving for Carlisle right now, but call Sales on Tuesday and I'm pretty sure we may have one in an old speedo housing. Price. . . FREE. . .If I've got an extra one it's yours! You can email me at willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om I'll have my lap top with me. Sales won't have a clue what you are looking for, but if you can wait until I get back I will be happy to look for you. 800-588-3883.
Willcox Inc.
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I had email problems at Carlisle, but I called the shop this morning and we do have three for you. Call Tony and he will have them on his desk.
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