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Charlie_Zetec

posted on 11/6/09 at 04:22 PM Reply With Quote
Electric speedo sender

I'm almost up to the stage of choosing clocks for the GTS, and stumbled across something on eBay.

I've done some research on here (oh yeah, using the search function!) and found that most people use a separate speedo sensor and magnet, adhered to the driveshaft or similar. I know some have done it to the front wheels so calibration can't be checked at SVA/IVA, which appeals and makes me wonder at the same time.

I know mechanical speedo's are a nightmare when it comes to running the cable from the gearbox, from what I've read.

But what about this thingy ?

I'm guessing this, when combined with the electrical sender unit, would mean an electircal speedo would work off this.

Just wondered if anyone had tried this as an alternative to sensor by the driveshaft mounted method?

As always, I await comments/criticism....







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gavin174

posted on 11/6/09 at 04:32 PM Reply With Quote
have a look at this page...

https://www.burtonpower.com/product_main.aspx?dets_product.aspx?PSet=97&sTxt=speedo%20adapter

the ebay seller is burtons.....

how much room is there in the tunnel will it all fit?





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02GF74

posted on 11/6/09 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
^^^ BP sell them too, as poster above says, check rthere will be romm in teh tunnel and it clears gearbox mounts.

but yes, that would work with the Ford sender - it is waht it was designed for!






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hicost blade

posted on 12/6/09 at 05:30 PM Reply With Quote
The clearance needs to be around 80mm at the surface of where the T9-A mounts, this clearance is to allow for movement of the engine/gearbox, I'm not sure it will fit a locost/gts.

http://www.burtonpower.com/prodpics/large/REVFSS%20Speedo%20sensor2.jpg

Have a look at the ss34-1:

https://www.burtonpower.com/product_main.aspx?dets_product.aspx?PSet=97&sTxt=ss34

as these pick up from 4 bolt heads on the prop or front hub and there are no magnets to faff about with.

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