Re: [T3] speedo

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 25 Jun 00, at 22:32, David Hall wrote:

> I wrote briefly last week about my innaccurate speedometer.  It reads 
> roughly 8 mph faster at the top end, but doesn't seem to be too far off on 
> the bottom end.  Would a new speedo cable correct this or do I have to get a 
> new speedo, maybe both?  The reason it does this is that my front tires are 
> 195/50/15s.  The car is lowered so I cannot put stock wheels and tires on, 
> they would rub too much.

There is no easy way to correct for this. With the smaller tires, the 
speedo (and odo) will both be off an amount that is proportional to 
the speed (and distance). A good speedo shop can recalibrate the 
speedo, but I don't think the odo is fixable. Changing cables does 
nothing.

> Another question, does anyone know where I might 
> find an airflow meter to synchronize my carbs?  The local Davidson's and 
> Schucks could not locate one.

I may have a spare Unisyn. Anyone know what they are worth 
these days? I'd hate to part with it for less than $35.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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