Lucky me, I just happen to have the old burned up binnacle from crash and burn, with all of instruments still in it. I'll take the speedo apart and see how it works. I was going to make a display on the history of the car, I still can, just have to reassemble the thing. I don't think any of them work anyway. Now what would be wild is pulling the binnacle thats's in C&B, and putting the orginal in and see if anything even works. Bernie --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tom Niemczewski" <tomciodmc@xxxx> wrote: > > Hello > > You are correct when you are talking about the speedometer. This part is > driven by the rotating magnets. I was refering to the odometer which is a > direct drive system. Isn't it? It's been a long time since I've seen a > DeLorean speedo inside.... Correct me if I'm wrong. > > Tom Niemczewski > vin 6149 (in Poland!) > tomciodmc@xxxx > www.deloreana.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "James Espey" > > Not entirely correct. The DeLorean speedo is a typical late 70's > > AC-Delco (GM) design that is magnetic. Even significant > > re-calibration, like when converting from an 85mph to a 140mph speedo, > > does not require changing any internal parts. > > > > An electrical device is used to alter the strength of the magnet in > > the speedo, increasing or decreasing the "drag" on the speedo needle > > which registers speed. > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/