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speedo error ? 1978 MGB

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Subject: speedo error ? 1978 MGB
From: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 22:18:29 -0400
The speedometer on our 1978 MGB is about 15 mph optimistic (indicated
60 mph is about 45 mph per GPS).

It does have non standard tires ( 185 70 R14 ) but I was wondering if
the angle drive that *should* be on the back of the speedometer is
part of the error.

i.e. is the angle drive on the back of the speedo other than a 1:1
drive?

Also, the gearbox is possibly from an earlier model. Are the speedo
drive pinions (Moss # 462-600 'thru '74 vs. # 462-605 1975 on ) a
source of speedo error in our '78 MGB?

Eric
1960 MGA
1978 MGB

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