Classic speedo - adapt the drive angle?
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Not one for forward planning, I have just finished making a dashboard using the classic mini speedometer. The problem I have is the plenum chamber that sits in the bulkhead box prevents me getting the speedo cable in-line with the connection point, and any bend would be to great.

Does anyone know of or seen a 90 degree adapter for such connections? do they even exist?

A real pain really as I am trying to get the car ready for an mot, that will teach me for not thinking ahead! :)

I could be wrong but I dont think you don't need a speedo for an MOT!

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This link may help, they mention fitting an "angle drive attachment".

http://www.speedycables.co.uk/

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

You legally need a speedo, however it is not tested during the MoT.

I was thinking along those lines, they only really drive it onto the platform and the 'brake' test rollers, would they even notice its operation anyway?

To be honest I would like to sort the problem and have some indication, especially with the amount of speed cameras on the increase!

As Rob says they don't test it, kind of what I was getting at! Lol

Give speedy cables a call they were very helpful when I spoke to them.

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thanks for the info, I will give them a call tomorrow

This may help...

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=141615

I bought one of the land rover angle drives for a few £s and it fits the speedo fine. Haven't put the plenum in yet so can't coment on clearance.

Not sure but some of these may be suitable...

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/angle-drive-speedo_...eedoQQ_fromZR40

Tada!!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

excellent! cheers chaps...now to win!

I had one of those and sold it for £40 on ebay! i thought it was rare! haha

Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
Previous engine: STD metro turbo, megajolt
Drives: 399bananahp (flywheel) Honda Civic Vtec b18c4 T28 Turbo 1968 Mini

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That ones a bit different than mine, can't find mine to take a pic. £40?! Was it red? Mine cost £3.

you can get them and i use one, got mine out of a triumph years ago.

always looking for them bigger bunches of bannanas

MGB. Lotus Elans. Triumph GT6 & spitfire all have an angle drive which will do the job.
Regards
Dave

I found these on ebay if anyone else is interested, looks like it would do the job:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...:MEWA:IT&ih=022

I haven't actually ordered one yet because I am waiting for the depth to be confirmed by the seller.