On my 1969 E-Type FHC the tach registers high. At 70 MPH in 4th gear, the tach is at the peg (7000). The rear tires are slightly undersized which accounts for some of this, but hardly the tach registration that I'm getting. Any ideas?

1969 Ek-type FHC
Charlottesville, Virginia

Submitted by DavidBarnes71@… on Sun, 08/24/2003 - 20:24

The tach on my '68 was acting simular. It is the "solid state" type (no tach generator comming off the back of the cam). I had mine repaired Oct. 2000 by Palo Alto Speedometer and it cost $125. No problems since. The phone # on the receipt is 650-323-0243. Looks like they also are at www.passpeedo.com according to the receipt.

Submitted by skipruns@msn.com on Sat, 08/23/2003 - 13:42

1969 Ek-type FHC
Charlottesville, Virginia

George,
Thanks for the diagnosis. Three additional questions: Can you suggest a shop for the rebuild of the tach? Any estimate of cost? You say "If it is the correct tach," and I'm wondering what I.D. I can find on the tach to confirm that it is correct?

Skip Mullaney