The Chassis Is In The Way !

[Guest RH1]

Hi all,

 

I have just fitted engine and box into my 2B produced in the year 2000, fits a treat with one exception, I am unable to fit the speedo cable due to the chassis upright being directly opposite the speedo mounting on the gearbox, I have about a 1 1/2 inch gap and no way will I get the cable into position let alone work.

Have heard of a right angled fitting that may possibly work, only other option is to re-position the engine mounts further back to allow enough room for the cable to pass the section of chassis, or fit an electronic speedo , anyone else come across this minor problem ?

 

Robert

[Guest timswait]

It was a while ago I did this bit, so I can't remember exactly, but I do remember the fitting of the speedo cable being very tight. However I just jammed it in with almost a 90 degree kink in the cable, and was slightly suprised when it worked fine! Touch wood, it's continued to do so for the 6000 miles I've done since finishing the car.

[Guest Ant]

If that's the case I'd be looking at 90 degree take off adapters. Try Richfield speedograph in Nottingham, or another speedo reconditioner. They'll sell you what you need. I think Europa do them too.

 

Ant

[Guest john]

Hi Robert.

Yes I have the same chassis as you ( Aug 2000 ). Cable is bang in line with the vertical tube. I wish I had known about the right angle thingies at the time, as my cure involved putting a small nick in the tube with an angle grinder.

There must have been a batch of chasses like this before they modified it and put the ''mousehole'' in. No doubt there are various solutions around by now.

 

HTH

 

John.