<VV> Re: FC pinion shaft gear & odometer

[Daniel Monasterio]

Thanks Frank,
     I did it !!
After Bob Helt told me they were 8 threads at the pinion gear, all went fine 
and, by now, I just need to get a 20 teeth (blue)driven gear for the 3.27 
diff. As per the speed metering, I took the magnet from a NOS AC mechanical 
tach/hour meter (got at a flea market) and after playing with the spiral 
spring, got accurate speed readings (checked with GPS) over the factory face 
plate (0-120). This means that the maximum speed reading is now 75 MPH (120 
KPH) but, I never go over 70 MPH (112 KPH) on the Rampy. As per renumbering 
the dial, I have no idea on how to make it while matching the stock 
appearance... something to think about... maybe a laser printed decal ?

     Daniel Monasterio

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <dmonasterio at megared.net.mx>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Re: FC pinion shaft gear & odometer


> If you want to have the odometer read correctly, then yes you need to play 
> with the gears.
>
> But, if it just the speedometer, then renumber the dial.
>
> As a driver of a Spyder since 1976, I have tried to have a working 
> speedometer, but spent most of the years driving by the tachometer.
>
> Frank DuVal