Up to 10% high at speeds over 30mph was (and still is) normal for speedos in
the UK. At speeds below 30mph they can read low. It all depends how
accurate the speedo you were checking it against is. However with your tach
and speedo correlating then gearing is more likely to be the cause.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Woodruff <tonyw@mailmedia.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 1999 11:24 PM
Subject: Speedometer Reads High
> I had my wife clock me this morning, and my speedo reads roughly 10% high.
I believe the transmission to not be the original (the car is early - - more
like a 66, but it has a full-synchro tranny), but the speedometer is likely
the original one.
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> The tires are stock circumference (or darn close) and seem to have the
proper "patch" on the ground at all times (oops, sorry, wrong thread)
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> I seem to recall that my 69 MGC had the same problem - speedo reads "high"
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> Also, I should note that the Tach vs. Speedo ratio is PERFECT at 18 MPH
per 1000 RPM's in 4th Gear. Still, I'm just not going that fast.....
>
> Tony Woodruff
> 67 MGB Roadster
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