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john lowe
Feb 8, 2014 - 12:22PM
IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
On my oil leak quest with Tarry we found the IVO Tachometer unit streaming oil when the Perkins 4.108 (same as 4.107) gets up to temperature. However, we are struggling to find a replacement, or alternatively something to cap it off, as we arent using it.
Does anybody know of a supplier or have anything?
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Tarry
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Graham
Feb 8, 2014 - 3:30PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Seem to remember that when we replaced the tachometer on our Perkins (Brian) we capped off the engine drive using the original threaded fitting with a coin of the realm inserted, think possibly a 1 pence coin. It was certainly something like that, had intended to do something 'proper' later on but never did, I believe the coin was still in place when we replaced the engine several years later. Hope this helps?
Graham
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Dougal
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john lowe
Feb 9, 2014 - 2:00PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Hi Graham, When we got the old one off we pretty much mangled it I'm afraid. I guess I'm probably going to have to find a replacement or get a fitting made.
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Tarry
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Eric Richardson
Feb 9, 2014 - 6:30PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Hi John
Don't know if this info is of any use to you. First point is you can remove the rotary cable drive unit from the engine and fit a simple blanking plate. 2 There is a company called Speedograph Richfield who overhaul the Tacho's and used to supply most of the spares including drive cables etc. They just might sell the bits you need. They used to have a web site.
Eric
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Ex Taliesin
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Eric Richardson
Feb 9, 2014 - 6:48PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Sorry John
Please ignore the first bit of my reply in my previous entry. I was thinking of the wrong engine with the blanking plate!!!
On the Perkins engine it is as Graham says. Remove the screw down cap that retains the drive cable and use it with a blank coated with joint paint to simply seal it all up.
The info re Speedograph Richfield still stands.
Eric
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Ex Taliesin
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john lowe
Feb 9, 2014 - 9:24PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Hi Eric, Thanks, that sounds a possibilty - they have a website www.speedograph-richfield.com and I've written to them and will call tomorrow. I'll let you know how I do.
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Tarry
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Phil
Feb 10, 2014 - 6:43PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Hi John
I have still got the orriginal taco and cable from our old perkins 4107 if it is of any help you are welcome to it. It was working well until we broke the engine.
Regards - Phil
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Soyakaze
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john lowe
Feb 10, 2014 - 6:55PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Hi Phil, that would be great. I wasn't lucky with Speedograph Richfield unfortunately - one to keep in the diary though. Shall I give you a call to discuss?
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) tarry
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john lowe
Feb 10, 2014 - 7:41PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Oh, my number is 07967027096
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Tarry
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phil
Feb 11, 2014 - 9:04PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
Hi John, I will give you a call Wednesday
Phil
SeaDog Name (if owner or crew) Soyakaze
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jason lawrance
Jul 19, 2014 - 10:54PM
Re: IVO Tachometer unit replacement for Perkins
hi do you still have your 4.107 tachometer cable please as mine snapped last weekend? thankyou jason 07526042661
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