early Speedo White face - anyone got one ?
early Speedo White face - anyone got one ?
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dellyend1

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156 posts

197 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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Hi All,

I did post a request under the 'has anyone got' thread but given the number of pages of posts it may have got lost. I'm just wondering / hoping that someone , somewhere may have an early type speedo (white face with black bezel) lurking in their garage ? Trying to obtain one from the TVR breakers has become very painful and I have been let down quite a few times when I thought I'd got hold of one.

It's a bit un-nerving having a spirited drive without a speedo. I've done the use the sat nav thing but it takes away the clear road view in front of you down the country lanes if it is placed where I can see it easily.

On another note : are the dial faces interchangeable on the early dials ? If I found a black one could I then replace the face with my white one ?

As always within forum rules, I would show my appreciation in a form of tokens

Many Thanks

Jeremy

J400GED

1,202 posts

266 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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dellyend1 said:
Hi All,

I did post a request under the 'has anyone got' thread but given the number of pages of posts it may have got lost. I'm just wondering / hoping that someone , somewhere may have an early type speedo (white face with black bezel) lurking in their garage ? Trying to obtain one from the TVR breakers has become very painful and I have been let down quite a few times when I thought I'd got hold of one.

It's a bit un-nerving having a spirited drive without a speedo. I've done the use the sat nav thing but it takes away the clear road view in front of you down the country lanes if it is placed where I can see it easily.

On another note : are the dial faces interchangeable on the early dials ? If I found a black one could I then replace the face with my white one ?

As always within forum rules, I would show my appreciation in a form of tokens

Many Thanks

Jeremy
Is the speedo definitely broken? It could be the speed sensor on the diff out of adjustment.

Plan B

347 posts

154 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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Have you tried TVR Dean up in Northumberland. I bought a Caerbont speedo from him 2 months ago. He's always breaking a number of Chims/Griffs and has a good s/h spares collection.

dellyend1

Original Poster:

156 posts

197 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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Thanks for the replies guys.

I think it is the speedo as the mileage counter still works just not the road speed. I believe that this points to the gauge. Also (I'm not sure if I am right here) I've read that there is a signal from the sender to the ECU to control engine speed when car comes to a halt ?

Is TVR Dean the same outfit as TVR Glen in Northumberland ? If so I have tried him and well....

Many Thanks

Jeremy

SILICONEKID345HP

14,997 posts

260 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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Plan B said:
Have you tried TVR Dean up in Northumberland. I bought a Caerbont speedo from him 2 months ago. He's always breaking a number of Chims/Griffs and has a good s/h spares collection.
How much does he want for speedo`s

Trevor450

1,936 posts

177 months

Thursday 9th July 2015
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Have you enquired about having it repaired?

http://www.speedycables.com

dellyend1

Original Poster:

156 posts

197 months

Friday 10th July 2015
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HI,

It's not the price of the speedo as I thought it was not unreasonable, a bit steep, but it is his way of making money so fin with that. It was the disappointment of being told that there was one in stock, paying for it, me then chasing to then be told he did not have one after all.

I think a repair is a way forward over the winter, but was hoping for a replacement that I could swap over pretty quickly now and then send off the old one for repair.

Cheers