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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ 120mph vs 150 mph speedo

Posted by: racejoe May 15 2005, 09:01 PM

OK, my 914 has a 150 mph 1974 gauge. I have a 120 mph gauge from a 72 parts car that is in much better shape. Can I just swap the gauges?

Posted by: mihai914 May 15 2005, 09:04 PM

Most likely yes, transmission gears were the same, angle drive was the same all over the years and tires were almost the same diameter (1.7 vs. 2.0). Only downfall I see is that when you reach 140 MPH you won't be able to tell

Mihai

Posted by: itsa914 May 15 2005, 09:07 PM

Yes you can. Remove you steering wheel (give yourself more room) slide your hand under the dash and push the speedo out, disconnect the speedo cable, pull the light bulbs from the gauage. To install the 120 mph just do it in reverse.

Posted by: itsa914 May 15 2005, 09:08 PM

oops, forgot about the trip odometer reset button also.

Posted by: racejoe May 15 2005, 09:26 PM

Thanks! Oh yeah, the whole gauge panels are out of both cars, so it is pretty straight forward to swap them.

Maybe the big grin on my face will tell me when I get to 140 mph?

Oh, and the 120 mph gauge has a functional trip reset, the 150 mph does not. Seems I remember coming across a gauge rebuilding article a few years ago, anyone remember where I might find that? Mostly would be looking to freshen up the faces.

Posted by: racejoe May 15 2005, 09:39 PM

Nevermind on the article, just found it!