Larry,
that sounds interesting. If it could be installed in a stock speedo, it
would really contribute to me keeping my sanity.
How much did the pieces cost?
Ulix
On Thu, 22 Jul 1999, Larry Miller wrote:
> I picked up a 100 mm VDO electronic speedometer and VDO GM type hall effect
> sending unit for my Bugeye.
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> The sender fits the Rivergate gearbox speedometer adapter perfectly.
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> The size and threads are the same as the Datsun 210 transmission but the
> driving shaft does not mate with the receptacle on the 210. You either need
> the Rivergate gearbox adapter or you might be able to make a shaft from a
> section of the 210 cable.
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> The sender comes with enough wire to reach the speedometer and just needs
> spade connectors attached to hook to the speedometer. Other than that, it
> just requires a switched hot wire and a ground plus light bulbs. It's
> interesting in that it has two light bulbs instead of one.
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> Calibration consists of driving a measured mile in calibrate mode. The
> setting can then be tweaked for fine tuning.
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> Should get it installed and calibrated this weekend. I'll let you know how
> it turns out.
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> Larry Miller
> http://www.ado13.com
> Ever Feel Like You Are Diagonally Parked In a Parallel Universe?
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