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    Speedometer (round type)

    Hi! My speedo had been underreading since i bought the car in 1983. At a period of unemployment in 2006, I decided to test the speedo with an old drill and a clock (see the "equipment" in picture). "Drive" 2 km on the trip counter and measure the time. The result of the speed measurement was an...
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    Flicking ammeter

    Hi! I had the same flickering ammeter needle and flickering lights about 25 years ago. I bought a new regulator and also overhauled the alternator but it did not help. But the LUCAS-service man (who overhauled the alternator) gave me the right advice. As you can see in the picture, he mounted a...
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    V8 oil pressure gauge transmitter required

    Hi! This summer I had the same wish (new sender for oil pressure). The instrument, normally, indicated correct pressure at cold start but after the engine got warmer the indication was mostly zero with a few moments of correct indication. Two weeks ago I was lifting off the cable lug to do...
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    Series 2/ 1 doors

    Hi, dont forget the "anti burst device" (as I did when I shifted a rotten series 2 door for a series 1). I had to cut out that part of the series 2 door and weld the "anti burst" to the series 1 door. I dont think You will have the same problem as I had (The series 1 door "jammed" with the anti...
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    flickering lights

    Hi! I had the same problem about 20 years ago. It started with a flickering amp-meter needle at idle but soon it was flickering lights and needle at any speed. I first bought a new 4TR regulator and then overhauled the alternator, but still the same fault. I then gave up and left the car to a...
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    Flicking ammeter.

    It was suddenly on my car as well. The Electronics in the regulator is probably sensitive to voltage drop just under a certain value. Be aware of that the required current level is high in this applikation. Göran
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    Flicking ammeter.

    The voltage drop increases by years and worn/ corroded contact surfaces. Göran
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    Flicking ammeter.

    Hi ! I own a 3500 P6 (1972) with the "inboard" mounted regulator. When the Ammeter (and lights) started to flicker I bought a new regulator and overhauled my alternator but it still flickered. Then the LUCAS service man told me that the voltage drop from the feeding through the ignition lock is...
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