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Re: Speedo - 5 speed Datsun conversion

To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Subject: Re: Speedo - 5 speed Datsun conversion
Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2003 08:07:41 -0800
Cc: Sam Marble <samncyna@attbi.com>, spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <000b01c2e33a$2b6d8000$b9446218@se1.client2.attbi.com> <3E66A476.2060701@exit109.com>
This is great to know, but what abut the correct ratio problem for tire size and
gearing?
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite

Frank Clarici wrote:

> Sam Marble wrote:
> >  The
> > question he had was what was needed to get a working speedo in the car?
>
> Get a Datsun speedo cable, this fits the tranny.
> pull or dremel off the datsun speedo end connector but do not cut the
> cable or housing. Remove the stock Sprite speedo end screw on connector
> from the stock speedo cable and slip it on the datsun cable. A small
> hose clamp will hold it on or if you can, recrimp the end.
> Now go to a hobby shop or hardware store and pick up a piece of 1/8"
> brass square stock (about $2) it comes in 1 ft lengths and you can find
> it in rack with other small metal bars and rods. Cut a piece 5/8" long,
> file down the speedo end of the cable just a bit on all 4 sides, slip
> the brass square stock over the cable screw it on the original speedometer.
> It takes a bit of patience but it makes a Jap speedo cable fit an
> English speedometer.
> I am running 2 of them.
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> 2 Sprites, 2 Midgets
> A car doesn't just take us places, it's a place all by itself.
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut

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