[DeTomaso] Fw: Re: speedo drive

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/18/10 2:23:11 AM, b.hower3400 at yahoo.com writes:

> Are you saying that there are two different speedometer thread types? And 
> that you haveto have the correct speedometer to match the right angle 
> drive? Please point me in the right direction.
>   
> 
Unfortunately, there are FOUR different right angle drives. One type was 
made by VDO and one type was made by Veglia-Borletti. Two of each use 
different threads on the cable jackets, but are clearly marked on the drive itself, 
along with the ratio they are to convert. 
There were also two different speedometers, built for the two possible ring 
& pinion gear ratios to make up the 4 choices. One gave a ratio of 1210 
revs per mile while the other gave 1610 revs per mile. The ratio you need is 
lettered on the back of the speedo case, usually in green ink (but one I saw 
had a paper label). This includes both the U.S (miles) and Euro (Kilometer) 
speedo faces.... This can really be confusing, I know. See Bulletin 1, 
article 6 of your Pantera Tech Service Bulletins for a possibly better 
explanation. Sorry- J DeRyke