robert b Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Richard I will have a look at my spares ,may have one , should have more than one , just got to find them in the mess at the moment, I know there is one on the kitchen table at home ,dont know which way the needle goes , will let you know tomorrow . bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Thanks all. Love it Bob, only you could have one on the kitchen table;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB26 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) Turns out I have two. One is much worse for wear than the other. And I’m not sure which mounting bracket is correct. Edited February 24, 2021 by DB26 Typo (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Perfect! I’m guessing the vertical bracket may be the right one as the horizontal one may be too tight with the Speedo when installed in the dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB26 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hopefully other members here can confirm that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 So Bob gave me a correct ammeter in need of repair so I’m having a crack at making it work. The needle fell apparat when I was cleaning it up but Matt had a couple of spares from a later model and it turns out that the guts are the same in all of them. The face was beyond repair so I’m having a go at making a replacement. Matt had some white paint and I got a decal printing kit from fleabay and think I may be able to re-do it. Disassembling the ammeter. The bezel was a little rusty but hopefully it will come up ok with a few coats of nickel. The needle was a bit damaged and snapped when I tried straightening. Attempting to make the new makers details on a decal. Putting the decals on decals on with a clear coat to seal them. You can see them but I think they will blend in when behind the glass. I swapped the charge and discharge as I’ve swapped my system over to negative earth (and the wiring wasn’t long enough to swap). Surprisingly large number of parts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Wow!! beautiful job on that Rich. Those decals worked out really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Looks like we have found a gauge repairer down under , I could find some more for you to practice on ,ha ha ha bob 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, robert b said: Looks like we have found a gauge repairer down under , I could find some more for you to practice on ,ha ha ha bob Not there yet bob - but nearly - hopefully it works when it goes back together;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 If you need more parts for that one just call , . Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 (edited) Got the casings and fittings plated so started putting it back together today. All the pieces laid out in order of assembly - just missing the bezel (Matt’s plating it for me) and the glass retaining ring didn’t make it through plating (too much rust and just a few pieces came back). Attached the coil and posts first. Gave it a coat of insulating varnish to stop any shorts if the needle or face contact the coil. Rear of the inner support. attached the needle assembly. Gave the needle a tiny drop of clock oil and it moves nicely. Gave it a quick test and it was working perfectly but needle was moving in the wrong direction - was thinking I’d have to redo the face but luckily the magnet can be removed and rotated which swaps the direction. I could also swap the cables but they were quite tight and may not have stretched. Attached the face - needed a slight adjustment of the needle to stop it rubbing and make sure it was “zeroed”. Fitted back in the case with the mounting bracket - just needs the insulating washers added. Edited November 6, 2021 by RichBad (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Wow that looks amazing Rich your unbelievable. After seeing that done I’ll get the bezel done tomorrow for you. nice work I’m speechless. 😳 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mattml430 said: Wow that looks amazing Rich your unbelievable. After seeing that done I’ll get the bezel done tomorrow for you. nice work I’m speechless. 😳 Thanks mate, pretty sure you could do it with your eyes closed! Don’t stress with the bezel, whenever you get a chance. and thanks for the white paint!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Looks quite professional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Finished off my ammeter rebuild today and fitted to the car. Works well and looks great - thanks Bob for the parts and Matt for the nickel plating. Unfortunately the bezel damaged a little when I was re fitting (was too thin from rust) so I’ll probably try and make a new one out of brass. And thanks to Bob for the ignition switch and choke - I’ve now got a respectable looking dash. Still need to do the oil pressure gauge face and decals for the Speedo face but that can wait till winter;) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 After a few days or kilometers, you might not even notice the little dings in the rim! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 That actually looks like some dodge’y Nickle plating there mate you better give it back to me and I’ll do it again for you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Mattml430 said: That actually looks like some dodge’y Nickle plating there mate you better give it back to me and I’ll do it again for you. Haha, no - nickel is fine mate, I screwed it when I squashed it a bit when I was pressing it back together - the metal was very thin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 51 minutes ago, RichBad said: Haha, no - nickel is fine mate, I screwed it when I squashed it a bit when I was pressing it back together - the metal was very thin. Ahh! Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 12 hours ago, RichBad said: Finished off my ammeter rebuild today and fitted to the car. Works well and looks great - thanks Bob for the parts and Matt for the nickel plating. Unfortunately the bezel damaged a little when I was re fitting (was too thin from rust) so I’ll probably try and make a new one out of brass. And thanks to Bob for the ignition switch and choke - I’ve now got a respectable looking dash. Still need to do the oil pressure gauge face and decals for the Speedo face but that can wait till winter;) Rich , Your ignition barrel looks to be the same style as the original on on my Senior Do you have the original coil as wellor are you running amodern one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I cheated Ron;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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