Is there a cable drive converter for a speedometer?
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.
Where does the speedo drive go on a Harley Davidson?
The speedo drive mounts on the (usually left side) axle, in place of a spacer. There’s a tab that sticks out on it, that should fit into a small void in the brake rotor. The other end, (outside end) of the speedo unit, sits on a small tab that sticks out on the lower fork leg.
Which is the correct ratio for a speedo drive?
To achieve a working speedo and speedo drive, you must have the correct speedometer ratio The unit as shown above reads “SSM 5002/00B” & “1600” making this grey face gauge a 2:1 ratio (enter link to grey face) To ensure a long lasting speedometer drive unit always remember to grease the unit regularly using a high quality / high pressure grease
How does a Smiths speedometer drive work?
Inside the speedo drive there is a small worm gear in line with your speedo cable that is rotated by a drive ring (usually has tabs on it) that is then operated by the rear wheel Once your speedo cable is inserted into the drive the rear wheel will turn the inner cable which will the operate your smiths 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.
Where does the speedometer cable go in a Speedo?
It can be mounted either in the engine compartment away from heat sources like headers or, ideally, under the dash. Route the speedometer cable from the SpeedBox to the stock speedo, connect wires to the VSS, 12v switched power, and ground, and you’re done. But the bennies don’t stop there.
The speedo drive mounts on the (usually left side) axle, in place of a spacer. There’s a tab that sticks out on it, that should fit into a small void in the brake rotor. The other end, (outside end) of the speedo unit, sits on a small tab that sticks out on the lower fork leg.
To achieve a working speedo and speedo drive, you must have the correct speedometer ratio The unit as shown above reads “SSM 5002/00B” & “1600” making this grey face gauge a 2:1 ratio (enter link to grey face) To ensure a long lasting speedometer drive unit always remember to grease the unit regularly using a high quality / high pressure grease