British Ford 3000--Speedo tach cable?

[blanckmd]

The old cable was broken so it did not transmit (transfer mechanically) the RPMs.

I have replaced the cable with a new one.

Problem is that now the tachometer shows the RPMs at or over 2600, even with the engine running a a very slow idle.

Question is: What is the solution to this problem.

 

[Soundguy]

where you got the cable hooked? genny right? or an aux adapter?

in any case.. sounds like a cluster issue if it reads in the correct direction.. but high..

 

[blanckmd]

The cable goes into a hookup on the back of the generator.

Not sure what a cluster error is.

And yes it is reading in the correct direction,

Thank you.

 

[Soundguy]

cluster error? sounds like something wrong with a hard drive file allocation system.

i said cluster issue.

your machine does not have sepereate gauges.. it has a instrument cluster with all the gauges built into one 'cluster' thus a cluster issue.

ie.. tach portion.. or mor e likely the coupler inside the cluster, is having a problem.

 

[blanckmd]

Hey, I get to try to be funny sometimes...

 

[Soundguy]

it worked

 

[RickB]

When I have a "cluster issue" I usually use a more descriptive term.

Back to the immediate question, the tach/hourmeter portion of the proofmeter has problems. Used to be this portion was replaceable separately. Can't say for sure if this is still true or feasable.

 

[Soundguy]

When I have a "cluster issue" I usually use a more descriptive term.

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i figured Bird might delete my message if I revealed my cluster 'issue' language as well.

 

[blanckmd]

So you get to be funny too!

I am reading this in English and writing it in English, so thanks to all veterans.

Spect I will have to remove the instrument panel and have a gander at it's back-side to see if the tach and hour meter can be exchanged.

Thanks again.