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Re: [Healeys] Installing a rebuilt speedo

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Installing a rebuilt speedo
From: David P <frogeye@porterscustom.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:42:11 -0700
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..If there are two separate blacks with eyelets.. one on tach, one on 
speedo.., one on fuel, and one on multi gauge...

On 2/10/2021 2:53 PM, Bob Haskell wrote:
> I put the two black ground wires together on the same screw,
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bob Haskell
> Austin Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 registrar
>
> On 2/10/21 4:23 PM, Bob Begani wrote:
>>
>> So over the summer I had the speedo rebuilt by Nisongers. It looks 
>> brand new and works.  First time in 15 years I have a speedo.  
>> Although my algorithm of add 15 mph to the tack number gets you the 
>> approximate speed in 3^rd gear over drive.  I am now trying to 
>> install the speedo permanently into the dash and having problems 
>> remembering the wiring.  As there are 2 wires with a circular ground 
>> connection, I should attach one to each holding spade? Has anyone got 
>> a picture or sketch of the back of the dash?
>>
>> Also, I am trying to install Led lights. Which should I order from 
>> Moss?  The short ones?
>>
>> Also, when ordering some parts from British Car Specialists I was 
>> speaking with John and mentioned my overheating problems. Besides the 
>> normal suggestions, He mentioned the radiator cap has to be for a 
>> long neck British radiator.  I when to my car and the radiator cap 
>> was a standard USA Stant, so I ordered the one he suggested.  Yes, it 
>> is ¼ inch longer than the stant and put it on the radiator and when 
>> for my 25 mile drive on Tamiami Trail and back.  The water gauge went 
>> right up to 212 and then to 230, but, settled down to 212 for the 
>> rest of the trip without operating the electric fan. While driving at 
>> 30-40 through my neighborhood home with the fan on the temperature 
>> stayed a little over 212 degrees.  Hopefully, this temperature range 
>> with continue as I slowly get my Healey operating well enough for 
>> longer trips.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Bob Begani
>>
>>
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