Tachometers

[Stripermann2]

Looking to replace both my lower station's tachometers on my F32. Has anyone replaced theirs? Was hoping for an original pair but may need to go with a new set although they won't match the rest of the gauges.

Thanks.

[Commissionpoint]

I got a rebuilt or used one in my lower. I am not sure who or when it was put in, but I do know its not original. It matches, so its probably from some similar Trojan helm.

I know from doing cars that there are good rebuilders out there.
http://www.markclawson.com/overview.html

If I was going to replace I'd look at VDO.

Beacon might also have something for you.

[Stripermann2]

Thanks CP, I was thinking of going with VDO as well. I'll look into both of your suggestions.

[captainmaniac]

I used Teleflex Red International gauges when I redid mine. Couldn't find any DetMars anymore but the Teleflex Reds had similar 'feel' to what was on my '79.

[Commissionpoint]

Thanks CP, I was thinking of going with VDO as well. I'll look into both of your suggestions.

I like the looks of these. Classic style. Easy to read. VDO accuracy.

http://www.vdo.com/generator/www/com/en ... ts_en.html

[prowlersfish]

All my gauges are VDO . no complaints .

[captainmaniac]

I just took a quick look in my spare parts pile and found a set of old DetMar gauges, including tach, oil pressure, water temp, fuel, and voltage, that you can have if you want. They are working as far as I know, and were wired up to a Chrysler 360.

Back in 2002 I blew all instruments on the starboard engine at both the upper and lower helm stations - some kind of voltage or current spike that the marina service department and insurance adjuster diagnosed as a lightning strike... I replaced all the gauges with the Teleflex Red Internationals, and I had thought I kept the old port gauges as spares.

I don't know if I might find a second set if I dig through things on the weekend, or if I only kept the one set...

Here is what the Tach looks like