Parts to rebuild Smiths gauges

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Where can I buy the parts to rebuild these?

I am going to attempt to rebuild these myself, having sent many gauges to 2 rebuilders out of state.
Not interested in doing that anymore.

I have some very good originals that just need new rubber mounts and re-lube.
 
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They are on this site, with a search for Smiths


and the bits you need


I have bought stainless springs and handlebar switch repair kits and all have been good quality.
 
Thanks. I was hoping to find another source, without the stainless bits.

 
I looked all over and didn't find any better kit than the EJ. You trying to be original? I was glad for the SS.
 
Where can I buy the parts to rebuild these?

I am going to attempt to rebuild these myself, having sent many gauges to 2 rebuilders out of state.
Not interested in doing that anymore.

I have some very good originals that just need new rubber mounts and re-lube.
And why don't you want someone else to do it? They have the specialized tools and experience.
 
I bought the book on doing the rebuilds and it convinced me that it could easily be better, quicker and less expensive to send them out. This topic has been covered a lot; some members like doing it, some feel that they have to do it and some, simply, f&^k it up 10 ways to Sunday.

Virtually any service named on this forum has its' supporters and detractors, some with passion; if you choose to reconsider doing it yourself call around and find a tech that you can talk to.

Best.
 
And why don't you want someone else to do it? They have the specialized tools and experience.
Many like to take a crack at doing it themselves and excel at doing so, much of it is skill and confidence in taking on a project.
I get it.
Others not so much.
 
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I haven't done any work on instruments other than to box them up and send them off, but I have read virtually all the posts about various members doing the rebuilding. Assuming that you have set bearing pre-loads correctly and have the means to check, and correct, any errors in calibration; many have used electric drills counting on output RPM to be of some known value. From what I have read the big issue is re-crimping the glass/gasket to the body of the instrument. IIRC first time DIY re-builders using an improvising a crimping tool usually experience at least one broken glass and crimps that look like dog shit and that will welcome any moisture/rain within 10 miles to come in for a visit; hats off to those that hit V 1.0 success.

I applaud the efforts of anyone adventuring into the instruments, but do get extra rings and glass; if you have a V 1.0 success the extra parts will only appreciate in value.

Best.
 
I haven't done any work on instruments other than to box them up and send them off, but I have read virtually all the posts about various members doing the rebuilding. Assuming that you have set bearing pre-loads correctly and have the means to check, and correct, any errors in calibration; many have used electric drills counting on output RPM to be of some known value. From what I have read the big issue is re-crimping the glass/gasket to the body of the instrument. IIRC first time DIY re-builders using an improvising a crimping tool usually experience at least one broken glass and crimps that look like dog shit and that will welcome any moisture/rain within 10 miles to come in for a visit; hats off to those that hit V 1.0 success.

I applaud the efforts of anyone adventuring into the instruments, but do get extra rings and glass; if you have a V 1.0 success the extra parts will only appreciate in value.

Best.
This^^^^ times ten...this is a job for a profession who does it daily. cracked many a glass and also created some out of round holders from too much pressure. I wouldn't work on my watches either.
 
I do my own gage rebuilds. I use my own plexiglass covers. Material home depot. No cracks possible. I calibrate with drill and harbor freight tach. The crimp operation won't be seen so compress gage with c clamp and use small punch working around. Hope this helps.
 
A famous saying pretty much sums it up as to why I want to learn to do it myself, "if I have to explain, you wouldn't understand".

It is probably for the same reasons I want to lace and true my own wheels. I get satisfaction in doing much of what I can myself.

Aside from Nissongers, I don't think these instrament vendors working from home have many special tools or instraments. They have a bezel crimp lathe and a timed AC motor but that's about it. Seeing how the crimp was done, I doubt one guy even has a crimp lathe. I don't think I can do much worse.

If I had one in really bad mechanical shape, I'd send to Nissongers, or by that time maybe I'd have the skills to repair it myself.
 
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Guy named Greg nearby who does gauges, mag, dynes, etc. Impeccable work. Apparently his mom use to work for Smiths. He showed me how a gauge worked one time when we were at our club Christmas party. I'll I got out of it is that if I needed a gauge rebuilt I knew who to take it to. Years ago there was a thread here about how to roll the crimp on.

Sure you can do it yourself. You can also retap the threads on your exhaust port too. It's up to you.
 
I had tried emailing that Greg guy in Washington but the email came back undeliverable?

I'm not against sending certain stuff out. Just the past 6 months, I've sent out the following:

Barrel for rebore, brightwork polishing, blasting and tumble, metal flake paint, rims drilled.
Most of the time satisfied.

For gauges, in the past I have used both the midwest and oregon guys.
 
I had tried emailing that Greg guy in Washington but the email came back undeliverable?

I'm not against sending certain stuff out. Just the past 6 months, I've sent out the following:

Barrel for rebore, brightwork polishing, blasting and tumble, metal flake paint, rims drilled.
Most of the time satisfied.

For gauges, in the past I have used both the midwest and oregon guys.
I'm that Greg guy. You can contact me at g.poirier.ohc@att.net. There is another guy that does Smiths gauges near here but I'm not associated with him and he only does magnetics.
 
Thanks. WIll be trying it myself first. If I don't get any enjoyment out of it, or too difficult, I'll be sending them out.

In the meantime, I am looking for better '70 faces (solid globe with redline). Mine could be brighter. Probably have been worn out by the sun.
 
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