Hi all,
First of many stupid questions to come:
Did we get ripped off here in Oz off with the tacho placement on the chrome bumper gtv's? Looks to me like LHD cars got the tacho in front of the steering wheel (where it belongs), and we got the speedo there instead? Can it be swapped back (easily)?
Kris
Yes, we did get ripped in Oz. The tacho sits in the centre wheras the speedo sits in behind the steering wheel, the complete oppisite to everywhere else in the world. This was due to the ADR's at the time. I believe you can convert the existing ones, but it is not an easy job as the tacho is one solid PCB that incorporates the oil pressure, temp, and fuel level and you need to be pretty skilled with a soldering iron. The easier way is to buy some Euro gauges if you can get your hands on some. They bolt straight in.
Thanks Phil,
I'll leave the soldering alone I think, but I'll keep the euro gauges in the back of my mind if I ever come across any.
Hi there, i've done that conversion to the early and late 116 gtv's. The earlier one with the speedo cable is easier(less cutting needed) and i currently have it done to the 82 gtv that i have now. If your local (Melb) and want to see the conversion, give me a yell. Is messy behind the dash, but alfa's always are.
I have done the conversion on my 76GT Race car. All you need is a euro spec dash from a wrecker in Europe and 3 electrical wires. 2 wires for the tacho and the other for the high beam indicator, simple!!!. All the gauges are interchangeable,except speedo and tacho .You might find that your existing speedo cable is now too long, so you have to cable tie it down. Good luck
Thanks John & gtv8. Found a few issues that take priority over tacho position so it will have to wait a little.
gtv8, no I'm not local in Melbourne. Lake Macquarie, NSW