Help Requested: Tachometer needle is snagged on the gauge...
06-22-2002, 09:43 PM
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Help Requested: Tachometer needle is snagged on the gauge...
My tachometer needle is acting up on me. I just put in Indiglo Gauges which work fine, but the tach needle keeps getting snagged/stuck at certain rpms. Also, it moves jerkier than before, and it's gettin on my nerves. Any ti[s on getting it to work smoothly, or better than what i am experiencing now?
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Re: Help Requested: Tachometer needle is snagged on the gauge...
Originally posted by vfxraven19
My tachometer needle is acting up on me. I just put in Indiglo Gauges which work fine, but the tach needle keeps getting snagged/stuck at certain rpms. Also, it moves jerkier than before, and it's gettin on my nerves. Any ti[s on getting it to work smoothly, or better than what i am experiencing now?
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My tachometer needle is acting up on me. I just put in Indiglo Gauges which work fine, but the tach needle keeps getting snagged/stuck at certain rpms. Also, it moves jerkier than before, and it's gettin on my nerves. Any ti[s on getting it to work smoothly, or better than what i am experiencing now?
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06-22-2002, 10:18 PM
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Originally posted by vfxraven19
nope, the screws that hold on the orignal gauges in places are holding the indiglo ones...
nope, the screws that hold on the orignal gauges in places are holding the indiglo ones...
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Originally posted by SweetAccord
That is probably why the needles are sticking. You should put double-sided tape under the gauges so it will help keep the gauge down, it should solve the problem.
That is probably why the needles are sticking. You should put double-sided tape under the gauges so it will help keep the gauge down, it should solve the problem.
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but the thing is, the needle or any part of it is no where touching the indiglo gauge.
Without the tach/indiglo gauge on, the tach acts normal...
but with the tach/indiglo gauge on, it will stick, but it is not even touching the gauge anywhere...
is it possible to lift the needle a bit so it won't rub againt the gauge?
Without the tach/indiglo gauge on, the tach acts normal...
but with the tach/indiglo gauge on, it will stick, but it is not even touching the gauge anywhere...
is it possible to lift the needle a bit so it won't rub againt the gauge?
06-22-2002, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by vfxraven19
but the thing is, the needle or any part of it is no where touching the indiglo gauge.
Without the tach/indiglo gauge on, the tach acts normal...
but with the tach/indiglo gauge on, it will stick, but it is not even touching the gauge anywhere...
is it possible to lift the needle a bit so it won't rub againt the gauge?
but the thing is, the needle or any part of it is no where touching the indiglo gauge.
Without the tach/indiglo gauge on, the tach acts normal...
but with the tach/indiglo gauge on, it will stick, but it is not even touching the gauge anywhere...
is it possible to lift the needle a bit so it won't rub againt the gauge?
Maybe from where you see it, it seems like it's not touching the needle, but when it's sitting they way it is in your car, there is a possibility that the needle gonna be caught in the gauge somehow. That's why you should put double-sided tape on it.
06-22-2002, 11:45 PM
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Originally posted by EliteAccord
Yes do not touch the needle. A friend (use to be friend) was installing my gauges when he broke my gas needle
. Now I have to read the mileage before I fill up. Let just say I didn't pay him the $70.
Yes do not touch the needle. A friend (use to be friend) was installing my gauges when he broke my gas needle
. Now I have to read the mileage before I fill up. Let just say I didn't pay him the $70.
. i'd be really, really pissed off too.
06-23-2002, 08:48 AM
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you know how u can raise the needle a little bit, but it goes down againts the guage? well, when it is raised, the needle movement acts normal, as if it weren't snagged with the gauge.
however, i need something slick enough to raise the needle without having it snagged/getting stuck when it is in movement.
any ideas?
however, i need something slick enough to raise the needle without having it snagged/getting stuck when it is in movement.
any ideas?
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ok, how bout doing this: remove the old stock gauge, but cut out ONLY the stop needle which the tach needle rests on. glue/tape the stop needle where the tach needle rests into the provided hole of the indiglo tach gauge, that way it wont be as thick as before... lesser chance of rubbing against the gauge correct?