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Gold Digger 07-01-2016 04:39 PM

Round speedometer recalibrating
 

One of my "A's" with a round speedometer works fine but reads 45 when I'm only going approximately 35 mph. Is there some way to recalibrate rather than send it off and get it rebuilt?

dennis lumbert 07-01-2016 05:11 PM

Re: Round speedometer recalibrating
 

Have you checked the odometer for accuracy on a measured mile ?If it is accurate the problem would be in the speedometer. If it is also reading high,(more than a mile),you may look into installing a larger speedometer drive gear to slow it down.

Rex_A_Lott 07-01-2016 05:42 PM

Re: Round speedometer recalibrating
 

Do you have the correct size tires/wheels on it? That will also throw it off. Good Luck

Gold Digger 07-01-2016 05:45 PM

Re: Round speedometer recalibrating
 

I've got the right size tires and wheels but I haven't checked the odometer. I'll do that.

VFRhugh 07-01-2016 10:23 PM

Re: Round speedometer recalibrating
 

I fount this very helpful getting my speedo working. My speed is accurate the odometer not so much compared to a GPS.
http://www.modelahouse.com/tech/spee...r/fischer.html


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