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Rebuild clock and tach ?

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Jimmy J1, May 6, 2007.

  1. Jimmy J1

    Jimmy J1 Well-Known Member

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    I need to have my 67 GT500 clock rebuilt and my tach looked at. Anyone you have had good luck with?
     
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    I had my GT 350's clock "restored". Well, that lasted about 9 months. So I put in a quartz mechanism. That worked, but in Division I SAAC concours you'll get pointed for that, and probably in MCA Thouroughbred classes too.

    Seems all these need is the points filed, and the mechanism cleaned and lubed with light oil.

    Tach? Somebody else will have to reply about that. But, what car number do you have, and, is the a red line section on the tach face? I've seen them with and with out.
     
  3. patty.dilabio

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    Howdy! A few comments on this subject.The clock is usually an easy fix as mentioned by roddster,if you have a desire to do it yourself,send a private message and i can walk you through it.There are several people who offer tach repair,but if you are in florida check with Pete Geisler in Orlando.He is the local saac rep,and should be able to help you out. Adress is 2475 Reed Ellis Road. Osteen fla. 32764 phone (407)688-1966 fax (407)688-1969 or
    orlandomustang.com THE Place for all gauges in california is MO-MA MANUFACTURING.10853 Magnolia road North Hollywood ca 91601 phone (213)980-8642.hopefully they are still in business.On roddsters question about the car number you own,only us early numbered cars have the tach face he mentions.I have seen this as high as car # 73, and most people dont even notice it untill you show them the difference.This may be a guess,but i dont think you will find a car built in the 67 calander year with this style tach...so far all we can do is speculate.Please keep us posted.
     
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    I agree with all above. Fixing the clock is easy, did it myself
    on my 67, but when having the car's battery off for almost a year,
    it didn't work when connecting the battery again. Regular use
    probably make the clock work as well.
    Just for the record, MO-MA moved to New Mexico several years ago.
    Used them for my 65 Shelby tach.
    Texas Swede
     
  5. Jimmy J1

    Jimmy J1 Well-Known Member

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    OK. So I got the clock unstuck and it moves through the cycles freely now. However it now runs at a very fast rate. it is flying! Anyone have an experience with that?
     

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