changing clocks
Discussion
hi,
just wondering what the laws are about changing the clocks in my lomax kit car. it currently has the rather ugly citroen clock unit in but want to change them to rather better looking individual (possibly smiths) ones. if i buy a set of second hand clocks or new clocks what do i need to do to make sure that the mileage isn't mis-represented in the eyes of the law?
just wondering what the laws are about changing the clocks in my lomax kit car. it currently has the rather ugly citroen clock unit in but want to change them to rather better looking individual (possibly smiths) ones. if i buy a set of second hand clocks or new clocks what do i need to do to make sure that the mileage isn't mis-represented in the eyes of the law?
I'm pretty sure it's only illegal if you claim it's done the newer mileage.
When I change the speedo in my 2nd kit car, I took photographic evidence of the old gauge value, and when I sold it, I told them what had happened (I also told my insurance company about the change, too).
The 'zero' mileage was when I had the engine rebuilt, and completely stripped the car down, replacing all the bushes and bearings and so forth.
If you're worried, then you could always clock the new gauge forwards - if it's a mechanical unit, then just putting it into an electric drill should do it (although that could take some time depending on the gauge). If it's electronic (with magnets, for example), then you'd need to rig something up.
When I change the speedo in my 2nd kit car, I took photographic evidence of the old gauge value, and when I sold it, I told them what had happened (I also told my insurance company about the change, too).
The 'zero' mileage was when I had the engine rebuilt, and completely stripped the car down, replacing all the bushes and bearings and so forth.
If you're worried, then you could always clock the new gauge forwards - if it's a mechanical unit, then just putting it into an electric drill should do it (although that could take some time depending on the gauge). If it's electronic (with magnets, for example), then you'd need to rig something up.
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