Correct speedo drive for type9 5 speed

[rich_mk2estate]

Hi guys and girls,

 

After some advice, I have a mk2 escort estate running this spec

 

2L Zetec

5 speed type 9 box

Capri axle 3.5 diff

175 50 13 tyres

 

My speedo clock (sport clocks) read a little fast, about 10-15mph faster, but faster I travel the more gauge reads. Example doing 70mph clocks read 100mph

 

I'm sure my speedo drive is black and had 23 teeth, firstly it had a white drive with 22 teeth but was even more out so we changed it for the black one to see the difference, it helped as they read slightly less but still not correct

 

Anyone know what speedo drive i should be using??

 

Phoned burtons, they only stock two drives, grey 23 teeth and brown 22 teeth

 

 

Many thanks

 

Rich

[shaun1.6ghia]

I would also be interested in knowing more about this

[iandq]

hi mate, looking at that percentage I would guess that you would want a 25 or 26 tooth gear, if indeed they are available! failing that you can get your speedo head re calibrated, I think the company is called speedy cables, you download a form and fill out the information accurately and send it in with your speedo ( or a spare one if you have one ) and they calibrate the head to that info it's about 60 quid I think, but look them up to be sure.

cheers, ian.

[shaun1.6ghia]

Thanks iandq,

That's a great solution

[rich_mk2estate]

cheers ian thanks very much mate,