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Old 02-13-2019, 11:46 PM
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I would like to know the name of the manufacturer of the dashboard instruments of the XJ-S and the XJS.
 
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Smiths Industries, a UK public company.
 
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Old 02-15-2019, 03:15 PM
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I remember an article (long time ago) describing the XJS as being "fitted with a proper set of Smiths gauges". Proper indeed.
 
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Unless it’s a facelift, because those definitely say AC Delco on the back.
 
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to be honest here ,thanks GM helping Jaguar with so many parts at reasonable costs.

it did help for staying afloat for awhile longer, before sale to FORD!
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i had in 1955 a 1952 Triumph 650 motorcycle , it had a clickity click speedometer made by SMITH , and i could bring it to the end max clicks , and needle would lock still,no movement!

what fun when young.
 
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Not exactly on-point but, on the Series III sedans, Jaguar dumped Smiths and climbed in bed with Veglia circa 1983.

Lower cost, perhaps?

I dunno.

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The printed circuit on both the Tach and the Speedo in a 1993 coupe were inscribe DELCO ELECTRONICS. This is a picture of the front side of the Speedo.
 
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