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Re: Tach Readings/spedo

To: Catpusher@aol.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Tach Readings/spedo
From: rgb@exact.com
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 06:41:08 1996
>>to allow him to use his non-overdrive speedo with an overdrive 'box.

>The speedo cable for OD  takes off  behind the OD unit, so this makes NO
>difference to a non OD speedo,unless the rear axle ratio is also changed
>a right angle speedo cable adaptor is used that is not a 1:1 ratio.

The right angle adaptor IS 1:1, so is the counter thingie on the later
TR6's.  No one changes the rear axle ratio (though it would be much
better/easier/cheaper than putting in an OD, use the European gears,
3.45:1 vs. US 3.70:1), so its impossible right?

No, it just means the J-type was pinched from a Spit or other donor
car with different factory ratio due to smaller tires/gearing/etc.
Its appears you have to change BOTH worm pieces, one of which is
inside on the mainshaft.  There are lots of J-types out there, but
this is the type of minor details ($$$$) you have to deal with to
do it right if you just get the OD itself.

Roger

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