| They're called 'ratio adapters.'  Lots of speedo shops sell them.
bs
On 11/12/2010 7:10 PM, Jonas Payne wrote:
> When I restored my 1st Morgan, (it was a +4, which should have had a TR 
>engine, but instead had a 2.0L Ford), there was a device installed on the on 
>the speedo cable between the trans and speedo with little watch like dials.  
>Apparently is was some sort of " transmission" that allowed one to slow or 
>speed up the cable between the trans and speedo, therefore allowing 
>incremental adjustment of the ratio, and allowing the proper adjustment of the 
>speedo to the proper rear end/tire&  wheel size.
>
> I assumed it was a Ford part, I think it's sitting in a box somewhere.  Given 
>the number of people I know with "hot rod" 4x4's I assumed it was standard 
>equipment for guys when they wanted to fit oversize wheels and what not.
>
> Anybody ever seen such a device?
>
> Jonas Payne
>
>
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