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#56143 02/07/2006 5:36 AM | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 | I have come across an s-10 T5 from a gentlemen that bought some parts from me. The catch is, it has a electronic speedo. I did a search and the only really informative topic was another t5 question . Now my question is, is their a electronic to mechanical speedo adapter that is somewhat affordable or do I have to buy electronic guages? The electronic guages sound nice but kind of expensive. Mind you, the only guage that works in my truck now is the speedo, but only sometimes. Maybe i'm better off spending some money on electronic guages because I will have to spend it eventually to fix my old ones. This is on a '53 GMC. Any insight? Thanks Colin | | |
#56144 02/07/2006 5:44 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | Yes, there is such a device in existance. Although I don't know how much it runs, I would suggest you contact Summit Racing and ask them about it. 800-230-3030
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#56146 02/07/2006 5:18 PM | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 784 | Check out haneline.com they will have the adaptor or any guages you might want to use. Good people to work with.
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#56147 02/07/2006 6:34 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 | Jags that Run might be able to hook you up with something at a reasonable cost - they do all sorts of crazy US driveline into British car stuff. | | |
#56148 02/08/2006 1:26 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | go to www.speedometersolutions.com they have what you need. it is about as cheap to put in new guages with proper adapter. look at TPI guages.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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#56149 02/08/2006 5:40 AM | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 | Thanks for all the great info! Those sure are nice guages. I guess I could put this tranny in for the time being and sell it if I find a tranny with a mechanical speedo or just buy nice electronic guages. Thanks again!
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#56150 02/08/2006 3:42 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | if you need to keep track of your speed use a tachometer. i have been using one for about two years. use www.randysringandpinion.com calculators to figure your speed at a given RPM. ron
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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#56151 02/09/2006 4:28 AM | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 | Hey Ron, that sure is a neat idea. Never crossed my mind. Clever, keeps the stock guages. Thanks.
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#56152 02/09/2006 2:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | i didn't mention it but i use a small sun tach mounted on the column between the stock guages with a large radiator clamp. ron
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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