1967 Tachometer

PostPost by: Mini424 » Thu Apr 06, 2023 5:59 pm

Does anyone have the correct part # for a 1967S3 tachometer ( single digit type + earth))
There appears to be a change from the from the double digit version (used on the earlier cars) to the single digit type mid way through production before going to lotus lettering (negative earth) on the S4.
I have tried to determine this by reviewing about 20 instrument cluster photos on BAT but none clear enough to show the part number under the center dial.
Unfortunately my instruments disappeared when APT went out of business earlier this year!!!!
Smiths instruments (Caerbont) in the UK have been very helpful thus far in determining the the other gauges but would like this info on the Tach?
Any help would be appreciated. For ref. My car is 45/6696
Thanks.
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PostPost by: ericbushby » Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:42 pm

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I am not sure what you want but this is the Tachometer on my S3 which is about 300 after yours, Registered September 1967. Underneath the pointer and obscured is RV1 and something else that I cannot see. Ignore the three white dots on the glass, they are showing 30, 50, and 70 MPH in top gear. Hope this helps.
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PostPost by: Mini424 » Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:48 pm

Thanks Eric. Yours appears to be the right Tacho and the RVI is correct. But it is the numbers under the pointer that we need. Is the last digit that I can just see a "B"? This would help.
Thanks. Terry in Winnipeg, Canada
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PostPost by: smo17003 » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:14 pm

The tacho in my July '67 S3 is the same as Eric's. It is numbered RVI 2402/00 B

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PostPost by: Mini424 » Thu Apr 06, 2023 8:22 pm

Thanks Mike. That is the confirmation that we needed!
Much appreciated.
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