Speedo and tachometer

Today I'm sending the speedometer and tachometer away to be repaired.

Both instruments are damaged externally – the glass in each is smashed and missing and the bezels and casings have certainly seen better days.

I am unsure of the internal condition of either instrument but both contain shards of glass.

They are being sent to Speedograph Richfield in Nottingham - experts in repairing Smiths instruments.

Prior to wrapping in bubble wrap, I covered the face of each instrument with cardboard to protect the dial and pointers and then wrapped it in newspaper.

I've asked Speedograph Richfield to quote me for a full repair on both instruments, using the original dials, pointers and internal workings if possible.

I've also asked them to return the casings to the original black - at the moment they look like they've been either chrome plated or painted silver.

The speedometer is an SSM5001/06 100 model, with a maximum speed of 150mph on the dial. Once repaired, it will be set at 05704.3 miles - the mileage shown now.

The tachometer is an RSM 3003/01 A 4-1 model, showing RPM x 100 with a maximum RPM of 100 (ie. 10,000 revs).

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[stew]

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