Re: [DML] Tachometer Needle

[Josh Haldeman <haldeman.4@xxxx>]

Nick and whoever else might be wondering,
The most likely explanation of this phenomenon is that when the DeLorean
engine is shut off, the tach usually doesn't return to zero but rather freezes
where it was last, or sometimes jumps a bit higher. When you crank the engine
the tach returns to zero until the engine has started.
Given that the electronics are made by Lucas may help to explain the needle
jump. It also does other sorts of weird things, like when the battery power is
low on mine, the tach needle will spin around violently. My Dad's is not
connected properly and jumps around all the time. Who knows what other
"indicators" Lucas thought they were putting in to help, but are generally just
a hinderance! However, it is still the most reliable guage by which to judge
your speed when your speedo cable and/or angle drive break.
Josh
VIN 5102
VIn 15964


"Heywood, Nick" wrote:

> Dear List
>
> I have a question, which is making me very curious. Why is it that on a lot
> of DeLorean photos I have seen of the dashboard, the tacho needle is a bit,
> er, vertical....? I'm sure it's not a idling problem, but it is bugging me a
> bit! Anyone care to explain?
>
> Thanks
>
> Nick
>
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