Rallye clock/tach unit for 2nd gens

[Ghoste]

Is there a single source reproducing these or a bunch? 

[Ryan.C]

X2

[bill440rt]

From what I understand there is two.
Charger Specialties, and OER (Classic Industries).

[Ghoste]

Opinions as to which is the better quality one?

[JamieZ]

I have an OER one which I got from Dante's.  Unit is, technologically speaking, superior to the original.  It uses a dedicated IC for the tach so it has a better response than the stock unit.  The clock is also quartz instead of the electromechanical points.

Unfortunately I had issues with a voltage regulator and smoked one, so I had to purchase 2 (they aren't cheap).  If you just need the clock, that is undamaged but I do not know how easy they would be to remove/swap into a stock unit.


RTE also makes a replacement board you can swap into a stock tach.  It makes it more accurate/adjustable, but requires some electrical work.  I tried the replacing the stock board in mine, but still wasn't happy with the results so I went with the replacement unit.

[bill440rt]

Can't say I'm too pleased with the Charger Specialties version. I bought it years ago new in the box from a private individual, so it's not like I could have returned it.
The housing is plastic. The font/character spacing is also incorrect.
I read warnings after purchase about the clock not working after a while, it's true. Mine stopped after about 6 months, I hear the clock internals are plastic also.
The second hand also fell off, which I was able to reattach.

RedLine was able to match the font on it when I had the gauge faces done in white.
The tach works nice, though.
I may just yank it out again for a 3rd time & have the clock re-done someday.
I wouldn't buy another one.

[charger Downunder]

I have the Charger Specialties version  clock/tach and the clock stopped working too. Just bought a new quarts movement to fit into it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quartz-Conversion-Clock-Repair-Kit-N-3085-with-Instructional-DVD-/251415197851?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge&hash=item3a8983789b&vxp=mtr#ht_2585wt_1149

[Ghoste]

Whats the OER one made out of Jamie?

[bill440rt]

I have the Charger Specialties version  clock/tach and the clock stopped working too. Just bought a new quarts movement to fit into it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quartz-Conversion-Clock-Repair-Kit-N-3085-with-Instructional-DVD-/251415197851?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge&hash=item3a8983789b&vxp=mtr#ht_2585wt_1149

Was that kit easy to install?

[JamieZ]

Whats the OER one made out of Jamie?

OER replacement is metal.  Fonts aren't a complete match...I was originally considering swapping the internals but after frying one tach I was just happy to get one working.

Original Left, OER right.  (Note they are partially disassembled which is why the backs are out of alignment)

[charger Downunder]

I have the Charger Specialties version  clock/tach and the clock stopped working too. Just bought a new quarts movement to fit into it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quartz-Conversion-Clock-Repair-Kit-N-3085-with-Instructional-DVD-/251415197851?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge&hash=item3a8983789b&vxp=mtr#ht_2585wt_1149

Was that kit easy to install?

They say it is just bought it last night.

[bill440rt]

I have the Charger Specialties version  clock/tach and the clock stopped working too. Just bought a new quarts movement to fit into it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quartz-Conversion-Clock-Repair-Kit-N-3085-with-Instructional-DVD-/251415197851?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge&hash=item3a8983789b&vxp=mtr#ht_2585wt_1149

Was that kit easy to install?

They say it is just bought it last night.

Well, you'll have to put up a step-by-step how-to thread on it! I'd read it for sure.   

[bill440rt]

Whats the OER one made out of Jamie?

OER replacement is metal.  Fonts aren't a complete match...I was originally considering swapping the internals but after frying one tach I was just happy to get one working.

Original Left, OER right.  (Note they are partially disassembled which is why the backs are out of alignment)

Those fonts look nearly identical.
The Charger Specialties tach is even close! 

[JamieZ]

They are close, but the lettering on the oer is thicker, you can really notice it on the "RPM X 100" .  When they aren't side by side its not very noticeable. 

[Ghoste]

The "RPM X 100" was what I noticed quickly but in a car, no I don't think many would catch it.

[JB400]

The 6, 8, and 9 make it real noticeable.

[Ghoste]

Yeah, all on the clock face.  I suppose if it bothered one bad enough you get that part refaced but once in the car would it matter?

[Dans 68]

I have the Charger Specialties version  clock/tach and the clock stopped working too. Just bought a new quarts movement to fit into it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quartz-Conversion-Clock-Repair-Kit-N-3085-with-Instructional-DVD-/251415197851?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge&hash=item3a8983789b&vxp=mtr#ht_2585wt_1149

Was that kit easy to install?

They say it is just bought it last night.

Well, you'll have to put up a step-by-step how-to thread on it! I'd read it for sure.   

As I recollect it was not too bad. I believe you do need to solder a few connections, though. The clock works perfectly now, and has for the last 4 years. 

Dan