[Healeys] Installing a rebuilt speedo

[Bob Haskell]

I put the two black ground wires together on the same screw,

Cheers,

Bob Haskell
Austin Healey 3000 BN7/BT7 registrar

On 2/10/21 4:23 PM, Bob Begani wrote:
>
> So over the summer I had the speedo rebuilt by Nisongers. It looks 
> brand new and works.  First time in 15 years I have a speedo.  
> Although my algorithm of add 15 mph to the tack number gets you the 
> approximate speed in 3^rd gear over drive.  I am now trying to install 
> the speedo permanently into the dash and having problems remembering 
> the wiring.  As there are 2 wires with a circular ground connection, I 
> should attach one to each holding spade? Has anyone got a picture or 
> sketch of the back of the dash?
>
> Also, I am trying to install Led lights. Which should I order from 
> Moss?  The short ones?
>
> Also, when ordering some parts from British Car Specialists I was 
> speaking with John and mentioned my overheating problems.  Besides the 
> normal suggestions, He mentioned the radiator cap has to be for a long 
> neck British radiator.  I when to my car and the radiator cap was a 
> standard USA Stant, so I ordered the one he suggested.  Yes, it is ¼ 
> inch longer than the stant and put it on the radiator and when for my 
> 25 mile drive on Tamiami Trail and back.  The water gauge went right 
> up to 212 and then to 230, but, settled down to 212 for the rest of 
> the trip without operating the electric fan. While driving at 30-40 
> through my neighborhood home with the fan on the temperature stayed a 
> little over 212 degrees.  Hopefully, this temperature range with 
> continue as I slowly get my Healey operating well enough for longer trips.
>
> Regards
>
> Bob Begani
>
>
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