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29-06-2004

Originally Posted by Toronto Spider

Tafi,

For starters, it would help if you mentioned what year spider you have. Earlier ones, like mine, have mechanical gauges. Newer models rely on electronics.

The best I can do is direct you to the websites I found, but be warned: I have no idea if the information presented by them is accurate or if it will be helpful. I'm putting off my repair until fall/winter, so all I've done is take a very cursory look at the sites. Also I was looking for information on Jaeger gauges. If yours is different, I doubt these will do you much good.

http://hem.passagen.se/veloce/MECH3.HTM

http://www.alfaclub.org/techstff/speed.htm

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/rhodes/speedo.html -- this one looks to be the most comprehensive, but the writer's experience is with Triumphs not Alfas. Still I'm hoping to be able to apply most of the techniques to my speedometer.

Good luck with your repair.
--Toronto

well i have got them working.

i have a 1987 spider s3. i took the clocks out of the car and took them apart. i found on the speedo at the back a small scew that was the ajuster. i used my Garmin GPS and now have the speedo with in 1-2mph at 70.
the rev counter was easy too i used a timing gun and it's now with in 200rpm,
it's alot nicer to drive now i know what speed i am doing, without worrying about the cops doing me for speeding

thanks for putting me on the right track with this post.

29-06-2004	#13 (Post Link)
Tafi Posts: n/a	Re: Adjusting the speedometer Originally Posted by Toronto Spider Tafi, For starters, it would help if you mentioned what year spider you have. Earlier ones, like mine, have mechanical gauges. Newer models rely on electronics. The best I can do is direct you to the websites I found, but be warned: I have no idea if the information presented by them is accurate or if it will be helpful. I'm putting off my repair until fall/winter, so all I've done is take a very cursory look at the sites. Also I was looking for information on Jaeger gauges. If yours is different, I doubt these will do you much good. http://hem.passagen.se/veloce/MECH3.HTM http://www.alfaclub.org/techstff/speed.htm http://mywebpages.comcast.net/rhodes/speedo.html -- this one looks to be the most comprehensive, but the writer's experience is with Triumphs not Alfas. Still I'm hoping to be able to apply most of the techniques to my speedometer. Good luck with your repair. --Toronto well i have got them working. i have a 1987 spider s3. i took the clocks out of the car and took them apart. i found on the speedo at the back a small scew that was the ajuster. i used my Garmin GPS and now have the speedo with in 1-2mph at 70. the rev counter was easy too i used a timing gun and it's now with in 200rpm, it's alot nicer to drive now i know what speed i am doing, without worrying about the cops doing me for speeding thanks for putting me on the right track with this post.