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Re: FYI On Electronic Speedometers

Subject: Re: FYI On Electronic Speedometers
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 09:09:19 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
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Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
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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.
> 
> The sender fits the Rivergate gearbox speedometer adapter perfectly.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> Calibration consists of driving a measured mile in calibrate mode. The
> setting can then be tweaked for fine tuning.
> 
> Should get it installed and calibrated this weekend. I'll let you know how
> it turns out.
> 
> Larry Miller
> http://www.ado13.com
> Ever Feel Like You Are Diagonally Parked In a Parallel Universe?
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