Yes please Andrew.
What model Mazda did you score the instruments from?
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From: "Andrew Greenbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, 9 May 2001 8:12 AM
Subject: Re: gauge backlighting
> hi Bruce
>
> thanks for that - it is indeed what I have done (surgery to the
> warning light surround) but I hadn't thought to use the clock loom
> for illumination. So the factory clock had backlighting too only
> when headlights were on?? (I have never seen one working..... :)
>
> I have installed a matching tacho/speedo pair from a mazda of all
> things :) the gauges are big, clear and fill the instrument panel
> spots like they were designed for it. the speedo's ratio is within
> 0.1% of the original, so requires no changes also!! plus they are of
> the modern opaque type therefore will be backlit properly just like a
> modern vehicle. few hassles with fitment (as with anything). can
> post some pics if anyone is interested.....
>
> andrew
>
> > Andrew,
> >
> > Just a thought .... I have done as you have, but a
> > 200B SSS Tacho instead. What I had in my box of tricks
> > was an old factory (1600) clock assy that had seen
> > better days, after a little surgery I was able to fit
> > the tacho into the clock housing, but it looks
> > absolutly stock, from both the front and back!!!
> >
> > Now the thing is, my 71 harness had a plug for the
> > clock lighting. I used the clock assy light harness to
> > light the tacho.
> >
> > If you can lay your hands on a factory 1600 clock and
> > housing you will see how easy it is to do.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Bruce
> >
> >
> >
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