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David_Doan

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Here are the current speedo and tach in my car:

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They are different styles. Which one is appropriate for a 59 Sprite? I think the tach is the correct one. I spent an embarrassing amount of time trying to search the internet for the answer.

If the tach is correct, is the speedo from a later sprite or from a midget? It is hidden in the pic, but they both have a high-beam indicator. I think the speedo should have the generator light.

Thanks,

David
 

scoutll

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The tach is the correct style. The speedometer is from a newer Midget or Sprite.
 

Billm

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Brian is right but I think that speedo must be from an MGB (or similar) since it goes up pretty high!
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61frogeye

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I believe the speedo light is indicating ignition on, mine turns on when key is turned to start position and stays on when running.
 

jlaird

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That light should be on when ign is on and engine off or at idle. Otherwise should be on. This indicates that generator is charging.
 

bug_sixty

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Problem is.. the bugeye is unique... Tach has ignition light and speedo has the dimmer light... opposite in sprite II etc. i.e. If your tach has a blue light it is not a bugeye tach..
 
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David_Doan

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Below are scans from my Driver's Handbook dated July 1958

Item 10 is the tachometer that includes item 11 - High-beam indicator

Item 13 is the speedometer that includes item 14 - Ignition warning light.

For the ignition light, the handbook states:

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New'"><span style="font-style: italic">Ignition Warning Light:</span> Should glow red when ignition is switched on
and fade out when the generator starts charging the battery.</span> </span></span>

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jlaird

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That is true, however, the light is only a replaceable lens. Try a piece of plastic, very thin, like from filing labels. Glue it on with a bit of crazy glue and cut it out with a hole punch.

Kind of like shoe polish, got to think out side of the box at times. LOL

Hay, both really work. Ask Miss Agatha.
 
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