Smiths 30A ammeter

[xb-60]

I can't see how my Smiths ammeter is to be retained (see rear pic below).

Suggestions?

Cheers,
Glen

[tkb289]

Hi Glen,

Find some rubber tubing that has in ID about the same size at the OD of the amp meter. Cut two pieces that almost wrap around the meter, but leave a gap. Take a radiator band camp and gently tighten, to make a ‘retaining ring’ of sorts. That would be one suggestion.

[Ivygreen65]

Glen,

I believe there are 4 small tabs (you can see a couple in your photo) that should be bent out just enough to hold the gauge in place.

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Originally Posted by Ivygreen65

Glen,

I believe there are 4 small tabs (you can see a couple in your photo) that should be bent out just enough to hold the gauge in place.

Yeah, I saw them and thought I could bend them out, but even before fitting in location, they were looking to be too stiff to bend.

Cheers,
Glen

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by tkb289

Hi Glen,

Find some rubber tubing that has in ID about the same size at the OD of the amp meter. Cut two pieces that almost wrap around the meter, but leave a gap. Take a radiator band camp and gently tighten, to make a ‘retaining ring’ of sorts. That would be one suggestion.

Tim,

Thanks, that should work

Cheers,
Glen

[Dwight]

four small beads of silicone and let it dry overnight. I like black silicone.

[CHANMADD]

Put an O'ring around it.

[rsk289]

They are simply a push fit. The four lugs should grip tight enough in the hole to retain it OK, so trial fitting when you make (or trim) the hole is important.
I normally make pie-wedges in the leather for the trim, then fold the triangles back through the hole and glue to the back of the aluminium. That way you are much less likely to get it coming unglued around the instrument bezel.

And don't forget to position the external bulb holder for the fuel gauge, which is mounted on the clamp, so the bulb can shine up into the ammeter as well. The ammeter has no illumination source of its own.

[sd427]

Minor point, but it's a Lucas ammeter, not Smith's.

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Originally Posted by sd427

Minor point, but it's a Lucas ammeter, not Smith's.

Well picked! Just seeing if you're awake

Cheers,
Glen