VANAGON archives -- March 1996 (#1446)

Date:         Thu, 21 Mar 1996 13:52:29 -0500
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From:         "Morris H. Arthur" <marthur@gibbs.oit.unc.edu>
Subject:      RE: Baywindow tire size/speedo error

In my Bug, I had to pull off the speedo needle to remove the front 
cover plate of the speedometer. After replacing it ('errrr, that's about 
0 mph..."), my indicated speed was 10 mph too high at cruising speeds.

I wouldn't be surprised if Buses' are similar. 

Marking the needle/spindle would be the correct preventive action, but 
does any one know how to calibrate these things? Wait a minute, in the 
Bus, it would be easier: just attach the speedo to the cable under the 
dash and, while you match the speed of your friend's Bus, have a 
passenger stick the needle on at the agreed upon speed...

OK, tell me, is this a bad idea ? 

+++ Morris Arthur < morris_arthur@unc.edu > +++
+++ Environmental Sciences and Engineering  +++
+++ University of North Carolina            +++

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