How can I convert an electric speedometer to a mechanical drive?
A Cable Drive Conversion is your solution… The Speedhut SpeedBox is designed to operate a cable-driven speedometer using an electric speed signal from GPS, CAN-BUS, Transmission or ECM. The Box is sealed and can be installed in the dash or under the hood. SpeedBox™ Mechanical Drive Speedometer Box (mechanical drive cable included).
Can a speed box be converted to a mechanical drive?
Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion The Speedhut SpeedBox is designed to operate a cable-driven speedometer using an electric speed signal from GPS, CAN-BUS, Transmission or ECM. The Box is sealed and can be installed in the dash or under the hood. Speedhut’s personal guarantee to you
Is it possible to make your Speedo and odometer inaccurate?
You just made your speedo and odometer inaccurate. Here’s how to fix them both. If you’ve ever modified a car with smaller or larger tires or, perhaps, a different final-drive gear, you’ve immediately screwed up your speedometer. This is, of course, annoying, but for modern cars with a digital speed sensor, there’s a relatively easy way to fix it.
What are the symptoms of a speedometer sensor not working?
Symptoms that your speedometer sensor is failing include a speedometer that does not work, a vehicle that loses power, a cruise control that does not function, or an illuminated Check Engine Light. This article is written with a focus on an electronic speedometer system that uses a sensor to supply a signal to the speedometer.
Can a Speedo cable be converted to a mechanical drive?
The speedo options include converting to electric speedometer and tach, converting the transmission’s extension housing to a mechanical drive, or feeding the factory VSS signal to an electric motor that would drive the stock mechanical speedometer cable.
A Cable Drive Conversion is your solution… The Speedhut SpeedBox is designed to operate a cable-driven speedometer using an electric speed signal from GPS, CAN-BUS, Transmission or ECM. The Box is sealed and can be installed in the dash or under the hood. SpeedBox™ Mechanical Drive Speedometer Box (mechanical drive cable included).
Can a 57 Speedo be converted to an electronic?
On the tri-five forum a guy converted a 57 speedo to electronic by using a s-10 speedo and putting the 57 face on it. You should be able to search it on there. Or they make a drive/converter to run a mechanical speedo with a transmission without the mechanical provision.
Can a 700R4 Speedo be converted to mechanical?
This kit will convert your 1980s or early 1990s 700R4 / 4L60 electric speedo setup back to the original mechanical setup so you can get a proper speedometer reading on your older vehicle. Please contact us prior to purchase if you would like us to substitute a different driven or drive gear or if you need help calculating the proper gear set.
Where can I get a programmable speedometer?
SpeedHut was the only company I found that could give me a small programmable gauge that went from 0 to 150 km/h across a 240° sweep. The company was incredibly helpful in answering questions and I’d highly recommend them to people needing programmable gauges. Here is the SpeedHut speedometer beside my Mini speedometer.
Do you need a Hall effect sender for a speedometer?
If you currently have a mechanical speedometer (cable driven) you will need a hall effect sender. The hall effect sender connects where the cable currently comes off. The signal from the hall effect sender provides the signal for the electric speedo.
How do you disassemble a mini speedometer?
I disassembled the Mini speedometer. A few crimped edges, some screws and it all comes apart. Then I disassembled the SpeedHut gauge and tested if it would fit within the Mini enclosure while keeping the needle centered and not blocking lights and fuel gauge etc.
How much does it cost to change a 911 transmission?
A mere $45 spent on new bushings is a heck of a lot cheaper than a $1500 transmission rebuild. The first step in replacing the bushings is to gain access to the shifter. On the later 911s, the center console surrounds the shifter, and needs to be removed. There are three screws that secure the console to the chassis floor.
Why does my engine overspeed code keep coming up?
This code can also be caused by an inexperienced driver driving a vehicle with a manual transmission. On a vehicle with a manual transmission, the revolutions per minute of the crankshaft will continue to rise while the accelerator is being depressed until the driver shifts to the next gear.
Who is the best person to repair a car speedometer?
Mark Gittelman is an ASE-certified master technician with over three decades of experience in the auto repair field. Have you ever taken a look at the speedometer on your classic car and the needle was shaking in rhythm with a horrendous high-pitched sound?