peterparsons
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 09:12 AM |
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advice and parts wanted on speedo
Hi all,
I have a Pinto and type 9 box. So guess a speedo cable to suit the cortina/serria, what speedo dials are you using to suit the type 9 cable
fitting.
Does anyone have a speedo going spare?
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whitestu
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 10:13 AM |
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The cheapest option for me for now - Sierra clocks.
Stu
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caber
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 10:29 AM |
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I have a mechanical speedo and type 9 cable that I was going to use however the way the gearbox sits I couldn't turn the cable before it hit the
tunnel wall. I looked at 90degree adapter options but gave up due to cost as i would also need a new cable. I heve the 80mm chrome bezel speedo
available if you are interetsted, it is second hand but I did zero the miles on it. Make me an offer by U2U I'll get a picture in the next day
or two if you want.
Caber
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westcost1
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 10:32 AM |
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Jumping on the Speedo band wagon  . I need a 90 degree converter that fits onto the type 9 gear box. As there is not sufficient room for a bend in
the cable once the tunnel panels are in. any one now where I can get one? Or a locost diy alternative!
nick
^^^^Beet me to it caber lol so are you going for a digi dash now then?
[Edited on 25/9/07 by westcost1]
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MikeR
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 10:58 AM |
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low cost alternative ....
run the speedo straight out of the box and across the drivers floor, then bend up the outside of the car side, then into the dash.
Can't get any more low cost than that. just need some conduit running across the floor to protect it from big feet.
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caber
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 11:33 AM |
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I decided to go for an electronic speedo from Rally Design, £75 for speedo £25 for sensor, disk cut to fit between prop and diff flanges fully
adjustable with a little knob on the back, worked for 5 mins then the sensor bracket broke Will build another this weekend!.
My gearbox sits a bit higher in the chassis so the speedo comes out above the bottom rail so running over the floor was not an option. I have seen
another with the gearbox low enough to run the cable under the floor it all de[ends how your car goes togther!
Caber
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 12:21 PM |
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try speedy cables for 90deg drive...
http://www.speedycables.com/
dan
[Edited on 25/9/07 by Bluemoon]
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westcost1
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| posted on 25/9/07 at 01:19 PM |
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Thanks miker I could just mount the speedo on the side of the tunnel job done!
Caber good luck with the new mount I think im going to stick with the escort mk 5 diles I have as it makes all the electrics to wiring lights easy
just plug them in but ill have a look at the rally design one to.
Thanks bluemoon ill have a look at there website cheers
Ok just called speedycables they do make them to order (not on there web site) at £45 each  seems expensive to me what do u guys think?
[Edited on 25/9/07 by westcost1]
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