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[RaulSims]

Hi,

Could someone please help me wiring my SMITHS rev counter? It is a RVI model. A diagram will be very helpful.

I would also like to know how can i clean the surface behind the glass

 

Here is some pics of it.

 

Best regards and thanks in advance :)

[wile e coyote]

Can't immediately help with wiring - but first off....just checking the obvious first ....an "RVI" tach will work with points but not electronic ignition (you'd need either a converted RVI or an RVC tach...).

Can't see from pics but on most (not sure about this one!) smiths guages the bezel is held on by lugs and associated gaps in the casing so a firm grip (i.e hands) on bezel & casing and twist to match lug to gap normally sees them free in order to clean..... beware through the sealant used to keep dust / moisture & rattle free  has normally set solid (looks like tarmac) and has gone brittle with age - carefully remove...... a hardeneing gasket goo like hermetite normally does the trick...

[nicklouse]

do i not see marks by the teminals?

[L400RAS]

Like this:

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[RaulSims]

Like this:

Thank you very much! That was exactly what i needed :)

[RaulSims]

Can't immediately help with wiring - but first off....just checking the obvious first ....an "RVI" tach will work with points but not electronic ignition (you'd need either a converted RVI or an RVC tach...).

Can't see from pics but on most (not sure about this one!) smiths guages the bezel is held on by lugs and associated gaps in the casing so a firm grip (i.e hands) on bezel & casing and twist to match lug to gap normally sees them free in order to clean..... beware through the sealant used to keep dust / moisture & rattle free  has normally set solid (looks like tarmac) and has gone brittle with age - carefully remove...... a hardeneing gasket goo like hermetite normally does the trick...

In this case, the chromed bezel is one solid piece, if you rotate it nothing happens