SiandSue
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I will have a try and let you know how I get on.
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Hard to see but looks like a square cable fitting in the drive end. Large slot in the other. I am thinking I could maybe make something from a brass screw and solder a plate on the end.
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Thanks for all the replies. I am struggling to upload photos for some reason. As commented the drive unit is commonly used on vintage diesels so is not hard to source, don't know why previous owner had difficulty. What is I think is unusual is that the generator fastens straight on to it using the thread that an outer cable would have used. This means that what you might call the inner cable is about half an inch long and this is what I am missing. Currently all my engine gauges are Thornycroft branded hence my preference to keep to original. Once you replace one gauge you end up replacing them all and then your messing with 40 year old wiring so you end up replacing that and then all of a sudden your in yet another n thousand pound hole. You know the story, and then the missus sees whats been spent on the boat and wants a new kitchen/bathroom. Any way I'm retired and don't mind a bit of a challenge.
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The tachometer take off on my Thorneycroft consists of a mechanical angled drive unit by AC and an electrical generator by VDO which powers the tachometer. The mechanical drive unit was broken when I bought the boat and had been removed. I have managed to source a new one but unfortunately the part that connect the drive to the generator is missing. Does anyone know where I might be able to source one.
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OK. I'll give it a go and let you know how it goes.
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No. It is a standard drive. Another shaft fits into and is keyed as you can see in the first photo. I assume because of this that the bearing shown also takes the thrust.
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I have what appears to be an unusual stern gland on my narrowboat. When in the boat it has a tank attached which presumably should have some oil in it. I would like to strip it and replace bearings and seals but am reluctant before knowing a bit more about it. Can anyone help please.
