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Dave
David Gable
Jax
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10/23/2007 05:40AM

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Electronic speedo conversion
Posted by: Dave
Date: October 20, 2008 10:37AM

I have a friend whose BGT stripped the speedo drive gear. Not the driven gear, but the spiral gear that lives inside the overdrive. This B has air, cruise, etc and to replace the plastic gear means, well, you all know what's involved.

We were talking last night and I mentioned that I've seen Smiths speedos converted to electronics, I don't remember where, and that would be a lot simpler way to go. I called Woody at Nisonger and he has one but it's $289 and may require a pulse generator at an additional $98. He wasn't sure if the cruise control magnetic pickup would work.

Does anyone know of other sources of a stock-appearing electronic speedometer? He doesn't want to just stick a VDO in there.

Thanks,
David

PS

It's a '72 with an 80mm gauge.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/20/2008 10:37AM by Dave.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Electronic speedo conversion
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 20, 2008 06:40PM

Check www.gaugeguys.com They have Smiths Gauges & look to cater to the cobra market so probably have electric speedos.


Dave
David Gable
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Re: Electronic speedo conversion
Posted by: Dave
Date: October 21, 2008 06:49AM

rficalora Wrote:
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> Check www.gaugeguys.com They have Smiths Gauges &
> look to cater to the cobra market so probably have
> electric speedos.

Thanks, Rob. That's the site I've been looking for.

David


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