Adding Hours to Meter

[Tractor Seabee]

I am replacing the instrument cluster on my BX 25. It is in a hermetically sealed instrument cluster. Is there a way to bring the zero hours up to the current hours? Dealer will not discuss for liability reasons. I want the meter to show the honest hours of 1600 as I am getting ready to sell it. Anybody done this?

Ron

 

[Phil Timmons]

Good question, but we both understand WHY the Dealer will not discuss it? ANYTHING about altering equipment meters COULD be considered fraud. You follow that, right? It could be considered a material misrepresentation of the equipment status.

Not saying that is even remotely your (or anyone else's intent), but after that equipment leaves your hands, folks do not know has really done what. Maybe just give them the old meter along with the rebuild?

Here is a funny version of the same thing. 100+ years ago.

From Fiddler on the Roof. Jump to 6:40

 

[caver]

If it's activated by the 12 volts when the key is tuned on it would take many days to count up to your number. I would take a picture of the old panel and let the future buyer see it. Clearly state it in the ad. Or a sticker on the new dash +1600.

 

[ptsg]

If it's activated by the 12 volts when the key is tuned on it would take many days to count up to your number. I would take a picture of the old panel and let the future buyer see it. Clearly state it in the ad. Or a sticker on the new dash +1600.

Usually on electronic hour meters, they only start adding the hours once the engine is running, either by getting signal from the alternator or a speed sensor mounted on the injection pump.