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| Gearup |
 Apr 24 2020, 08:51 PM
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I have 3 sets of gushes. All VDO. Some Speedo’s go to 120 MPH and some 150. Some gauges have plastic and other glass faces (prefer the glass). I hooked up my wireless drill with a square bit and they all read approximately 35 MPH. Guess they work?(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Any info is appreciated. I see serial numbers on the top edges.
Have a great night. Brett Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Montreal914 |
Apr 24 2020, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,560 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California 
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One common failure is the odometer. I recommend you test the speedometers again with your drill and look tho see if your mileage increases. GLWTS
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| davehg |
Apr 24 2020, 09:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 185 Joined: 19-September 17 From: PNW Member No.: 21,443 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I love the silver dot gauges with glass, especially those native to the 914-6.
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| Gearup |
Apr 24 2020, 10:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
Is there any adverse affect/benefit to value if you carefully tape, sand and reshoot satin on the bezels? Didn’t
Know if it devalued and older gauge to do so. |
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| Gearup |
Apr 24 2020, 10:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
Also, how do you test the tach?
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| Retroracer |
Apr 25 2020, 10:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 612 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Gearup @ Apr 24 2020, 09:29 PM)  Also, how do you test the tach? Unless you have electrical test equipment lying around, the easiest way I've found is to hook it up to the car (at least for a functional check). You need +12V, GND and the tach signal. Good luck. - Tony |
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| Gearup |
Apr 25 2020, 11:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 21-April 15 From: Denver Member No.: 18,660 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Retroracer @ Apr 25 2020, 08:20 AM) QUOTE(Gearup @ Apr 24 2020, 09:29 PM) Also, how do you test the tach? Unless you have electrical test equipment lying around, the easiest way I've found is to hook it up to the car (at least for a functional check). You need +12V, GND and the tach signal. Good luck. - Tony Do you know if by sanding and reshooting the bezels satin hurts the value of the gauges? I know that sounds a ridiculous question bu sometimes original with patina and a little rust might be more desireable? Thanks |
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