tach repo or rebuild ?

[yelmer]

hello i have a original tach that was not working and sent it in for a update i waited 4-1/2 weeks . so it came back sat . ok sunday i will install . well the tach did not work so i checked my wiring ok . now i must call the rebuild service and have them check it. i also i noticed the hand would stick at 2000 rpm when you blew on it . i almost bought one the the repo tachs has anybody never used one of these? are they any good ? I hate to do these process again with the old one send it in and wait.

[64fleetside]

In the same boat-my OE tach I got off ePay quit years ago, I wonder whether to buy a Chinese repro unit or have it rebuilt.

[1963c-10]

Personally, Id have it rebuilt. The chinese repop is garbage. You'll probably spend more buying the repo than having the OEM restored.

[HOTFUN]

I had an oem 66 tach rebuilt last restoration and the thing only gave me trouble and I had it out twice for repairs in the first 6 months. The accuracy was also not there on my oem. I'm interested in hearing from someone who actually has installed a reproduction also. On my 60 Vette, which was cable driven, I sent the tach in to Redline and they removed the original tach guts and installed an electronic upgrade and used the original tin and needle. It looks perfect and handles the electronic ignition and 400 HP to redline everytime.