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Re: V8 conversion speedo

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Subject: Re: V8 conversion speedo
From: James Jewell <m1garandusa@netscape.net>
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 13:15:33 -0400
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Reply-to: James Jewell <m1garandusa@netscape.net>
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Isn't the gear drive based on some nominal tire diameter (and 
differential ratio)?  Many GM/Ford cars using the T-5 would have 
different diameters than the MGB.  Is the D&D cable optimized for a 
particular diameter, or is that solely based on the tranny itself?
James J

jimt@iname.com wrote:

>D&D Fabrications (810) 798-2491 sells a speedo cable with the proper B/W 
>T-5 fitting on one end and the MGB on the other Specify your year when 
>ordering. GM T-5 part number 616327 $40. Ford T-5 (includes required 
>speedo gear) PN: 616327-F $65.
>
>As far as the tach goes, if you or a friend is handy with a soldering 
>iron, you can convert your 4 cyl mgb tach to work on your V8 by going  
>to Radio Shack and buying the required part for less than $2. See 
>instructions at:
>http://www.zaks.com/mgb/leonsmgb/Better_tach.htm
>
>jimt
>jim_t@mac.com
>
>On Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at 08:27  AM, kdad@ezl.com wrote:

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