speedometer drive gear

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Steve Rinaldo

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I have a 1930 "A" and the speedometer reads 5 MPH slow. Which drive gear should I use to try and correct this. I have 19 in. wheels
Thanks, Steve
 
Looking for the percentage of error to find the percentage of speedo gear change. Is it 5 mph slow at 10 mph, or 5 mph slow at 50 mph?
 
Check the odometer with mile posts on the highway to see if it is off. If it is off in the same direction by the same percentage as the speedometer, then change the drive gear. The change of one tooth will make a difference of about 1/19 or 6%.

If the odometer reads correct the error is in the calibration of the speedometer, which is adjustable.

If you take it out, try to turn the input with your finger tips to see how easily it turns. If it is stiff, it should be serviced, they all need service every 85 years or so.
www.marksspeedometer.com
 
We tried changing the speedo gear with a different tooth count from the vendors (9-34 housing) also based on non stock ****** issues and it didn't work and mesh properly. Went back to the stock gear and a Speedo Gear Adapter based on ratio, or % high or low with some math calcs.. Not cheap, but can be found on ebay and can be provided with varying cable end adapters. Checked with cell phone app. and speed is accurate.
 
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