The OD transmission may require a different speedometer for correct
calibration. Or possibly just a different drive pinion. There is at least
one web site with a discussion of the various combinations.
Try <http://www.mgb.bc.ca/> and look for Speedometers.
on 9/6/01 6:47 AM, mghirsch at mghirsch@netzero.net wrote:
> I just installed an OD trans in my 78B. Before the conversion, the speedo
> needle jumped and never gave an accurate reading. As this is a typical
> sympton of a bad cable, I never did anything about it until I installed the
> new trans, since, I needed to install a new, longer cable.
>
> Now the speedo gives accurate readings at 45 mph or below (18miles/1000rpm in
> fourth, and 22 miles/1000 rpm in 4th with the OD in) but at higher speeds the
> speedo reads low. The faster I go, the greater the difference. Does anyone
> know how to calibrate the speedo?
>
> Maynard Hirsch
> 78B
> 67B
> 86XJ6
>
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