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MG MGA - Tachometer

My engine does not have the mechanical tach, so I have a surplus MGA tach. I'm looking to fit an MGB tach instead. Anyone want to swap or trade?
Art Pearse

Art,
If it is an electrical tach for MGB that you seek, you will need to get one for the correct polarity. (You can have them converted, or do it yourself as per Barney's site.)
You might also need to state the diameter of the MGB tach as they got smaller on later cars.
Cheers, Peter.
P. Tilbury

Art,

I have an MG electric tach that I used in my MGA while I had the Magnette engine in it. I have removed that motor (today!) and I can use a mechanical tach and would gladly exchange. I am not sure if I have the MGB tach face...I have to check that. I used the face plate from an MGA tach to look correct. Maybe you want to retain your face plate as well. Let me know.

Steve
Stephen Lofaro

Art

Worth noting that the MGB tacho will be a Smiths, whereas your MGA mechanical version is a Jaegar. You may want to consider keeping the original item in your stores bin if ever you sell the car on etc.

I have the same issue and it is on my list to fit a Jaegar dial and pointer - not that high up the list at the moment mind you.

Steve
Steve Gyles

Art:

I'll have to check that I can find it - but I had an MGB electric tach in my MGA back in the 70's. My car is positive ground. Fairly certain it is a "Smiths" - what a great name. I could use an air cleaner cover & 2 screens and a gas cap.

John
JRS Smith

Art,

Are you interested to make a swap? I have an electric tach and need a mechanical one.

Steve
Stephen Lofaro

Steve, Yes, I sent you an email.
Art Pearse

Steve, is your email address correct? mail me at pearse@ripnet.com
Art
Art Pearse

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