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-Speedometers were either in kilometers (JDM) or miles (USA). Australia started with mph and then switched to kph. Some speedometers had a trip meter.+Speedometers were either in kilometers or miles. Australia started with mph and then switched to kph via sticker overlays. Some speedometers had a trip meter.
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2148 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2148.jpg] Comparo [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13742 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13742.jpg]+= Overview =
 +{{OwnersManual2x|29368|p1=08|29369|p2=09|Instrument and Controls}}
-<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>+[[#STD_bar_gauge|#Bar Speedometer]]
-1972 USA Owners manual (see page 8,9 for Speedometer):+<br>{{Album|28385}}
-<br>[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/ http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/00_cover.jpg] [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/08.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/08.jpg] [http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/09.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/09.jpg] <blockquote><hr>Instrument and Controls<hr></blockquote>+
-</td></tr></table></blockquote>+
-= Variations =+[[#Round_gauge|#Round Speedometer]]
-* ?? 100MPH w/o tripmeter (US standard equipment)+<br>{{Album|7725}}
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10675 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10675.jpg] +
-* ?? 100MPH with tripmeter+
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=571 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/571.gif] +
-* 24850-H3400 1200 120MPH SPEEDOMETER Includes tripmeter+
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=6551 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/6551.jpg]+
-* [[Facelift]] GX - 180 kph+
-*: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18701 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18701.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=18702 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/18702.jpg]+
-= Metric-Imperial Conversion =+ {{See|Cluster Gauge}}
-Sometimes on eBay Australia you can get the vintage conversion stickers.+ {{See|Dashboard}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=923 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/923.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15393 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/15393.jpg] += {{RefNo|Odometer|}} Odograph =
 +The odometer has five digits as shown by this 2006 unit:
 +<br>{{Album|17172}}
 +When the count exceeds 99999 it turns back to 00000.
-OR+{{Album|23010}}
-Take the face plate and scan it on the flatbad scanner, then modify it. Finally, print a new one out with the photo printer. You can modify the font, colors, etc. Bolt it to the speedo using the standard screws.+= Variations =
 +== STD bar gauge ==
 +STD speedometer was a rectangular type (GL & GX used round gauges as did all coupes). DX varied: Mostly rectangular, but USA Deluxe had round gauges.
 +<br>{{Album|1085}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5362 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5362.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1101 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1101.jpg] +24850-B8600 B110 ute Speedometer until 1975-1978
 +<br>{{Album|28384}}
 +<br>24850-B8600 KANTO SEIKI TOKYO 160K km/h with wire for intermittent buzzer
 +{{images|%E3%82%B5%E3%83%8B%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC|&#12469;&#12491;&#12488;&#12521;&#12496;&#12540;&#12513;&#12540;&#12479;&#12540;}}
-== Speedometer Calibration ==+== Round gauge ==
-There are two basic reasons for speedos reading fast or slow:+Comparo
-# Factory speedometer tolerance is usually 5% fast to 10% slow (this is in general, I don't know what Nissan's specs are)+<br>{{Album|2148}}
-#: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=13971&forum=1 1200 Top Speed] discusses this. One magazine test noted the 1200 speedometer in the test car was 7% slow. My 1200s have been between 7.5% - 10% slow (with stock running gear include tire size). Also see [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2028 speedo off]+
-# Different size tires than original, changed diff ratio or transmission+
-For the latter, there is a mechanical solution of changing to the appropriate speedo-drive gear at the back of the transmission:+For calibration, the MPH speedo is marked in KPH ranges on the very edge, which are partly visible when installed.
 +<br>{{Album|13742}}
 +[[Meter_Part_Numbers#USA|24850-H1816]] 100MPH w/o tripmeter (AUS/USA standard equipment)
 +<br>{{Album|10675}}
 +?? 100MPH with tripmeter
 +<br>{{Album|571|gif}}
-For the former, where you have the "right" size tires, final gear ratio and stock transmission -- the speedometer itself may be calibrated. +1973 5mph marks
 +<br>{{Photo!|2028.jpg}}
-== Mechanism Calibration ==+[[1984_Nissan_Competition_Catalog#Tachometer.2C_Speedometer_and_Exhaust|24850-H3400]] 1200 120MPH SPEEDOMETER Includes tripmeter
-Where can you go to get a speedo calibrated? Can it be done at home?+<br>{{Album|25954}} {{Photo!|6551.jpg}} {{Album|6551}}
-* [http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/dash/st201.htm MGA Guru: Speedometer calibration]+
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19522 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/19522.jpg] +140 kph
 +<br>{{PhotoPost|1300060168_177086830_11-DATSUN-SADO-.jpg|393690|Datsun%201200/1200AX}}
-You can:+160 kph
 +<br>{{Photo!|15621.jpg}}
-# Change the pointer position. This is good if the speedometer is off by say 2mph at all speeds. +160 kph late
 +<br>{{Photo!|2729.jpg}}
-or+GX - 180 kph
 +<br>{{Photo|d2.jpg}}
-# Change the magnetic tension. This will adjust the scale across the board. Be careful as it is easy to ruin it+[[#Facelift GX]] - 180 kph
-#: For ideas, see: [http://homepage.ntlworld.com/johnstonrh/a30a35/speedot.htm Recalibration of Speedometer]+<br>{{Photo!|22.jpg|Datsun%201200/GX5}}
 +[http://www.matsuoka-m.com/web/parts/interior/240km.html Matsuoka] - 240 kph
 +<br>{{Album|26445}}
-== Changing Scale ==+[[B140]] 2008
-You can easily change the scale to make it read correctly, or to make a 180 kph scale. The downside is that the odometer (distance counter) will be inaccurate.+<br>{{Album|26989}} {{UploadPost|174_589e901cb017b.jpg|483841}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=14098 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/14098.jpg] +== Facelift GX ==
-* Scale Adjusted for low gearing, looks good printed on photo paper and bolted to speedometer.+Gauges changed for the [[Facelift|1972 minor facelift]] in Japan. As before the GX speedometer went to 180km/h instead of the regular 160km/h. As with all 1972s it had the speed warning sensor.
-* Use a light, removable contact cement. Otherwise if you just tack the edges or a places, the photo will eventually buckle and warp and interfere with the needle movement.+
-* I modified mine to change the scale since I didn't want to get under the car and change the plastic speedo gears.+
-== Amplifier Speed Switch ==+{{See|Cluster_Gauge#Facelift}}
-USA model from 0772 use an amplifier speed switch.+
-* 25035-H7000 ASSY-AMPLIFIER SPEED SWITCH+
 +{{Photo|22.jpg|Datsun%201200/GX5}} {{Album|21084}} {{UploadPost|174_5d61ac9394fe3.jpg|492370}}
-Australia models also used it, dates unknown.+{{Album|18701}} {{Album|18702}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13695 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13695.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11981 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11981.jpg] += Part Numbers =
 +== Round ==
 + USA
 + 24850-H1816 ASSY-SPEEDOMETER 100MILE/H [With 20 mph markings]
 + 24850-H7000 ASSY-SPEEDOMETER 100MILE/H From 7/72 [With 10 mph markings]
 + [[1984_Nissan_Competition_Catalog#Tachometer.2C_Speedometer_and_Exhaust|24850-H3400]] 120MPH SPEEDOMETER Includes tripmeter
-= Custom Faces =+ JDM Sunny Truck
-See [[Custom Dash Faces]]+ 24850-G1670 SPEEDOMETER ASSY 7804- [Round]
-= Speedometer Cable =+== Rectangle ==
-The cable for manual transmission and Automatic are different+ JDM Sunny Truck
 + [[Meter_Part_Numbers#Sunny Truck|24850-G1000]] SPEEDOMETER ASS'Y (up to '72-6)
 + 24850-G1001 SPEEDOMETER ASS'Y (from '72-7 for [[Instrument_Panel_Wiring#Speed Buzzer|speed buzzer]]) > 24850-G1000
 + 24850-G1002 SPEEDOMETER ASS'Y (from '72-12 for intermittent buzzer) > 24850-G1001
 + 24850-B8600 SPEEDOMETER ASSY 7510-7803 [Rectangle]
 + JDM Meter Kaku (Bar Gauge)
 + Through '70 Dec
 + [[Meter_Part_Numbers#1971|24850-H1000]] ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER Std
 + 24850-H1100 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER S-Dx, VDT [Van Super-Deluxe T]
 + * with trip meter
 + From '71 Jan
 + 24850-H1001 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER S-Std
 + 24850-H1101 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER S-Dx
 + * with trip meter
 + 24850-H1410 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER VS,VP [Van Standard, Van Deluxe]
 + 24850-H1401 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER VDT
 + * with trip meter
-[http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1208483,parttype,1440 Rockauto.com] $7.76+H10 ? - all red lamps
 +<br>{{Album|8400}}
 +MPH Rectangle - 0-100 Miles Per Hour
 +<br>{{Upload|10290_4a2f72d1a2c39.jpg}}
-Nissan Part Numbers+B86 - Blue H.B. lamp + yellow/red zones
 +<br>{{Album|25031}}
-B10+KPH+MPH
-* 25058-89914 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer B10 M/T+<br>{{Upload|277_4c0264d7b3d4a.jpg}}
-* 25058-89915 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer B10 Automatic+
-B110 - both interchange+= Metric-Imperial Conversion =
-* 25058-H1000 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer Length=1500 NLA+Sometimes on eBay Australia you can get the vintage conversion stickers.
-* 25058-H1001 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer Length=1400 NLA+<br>{{AlbumH|923}} {{AlbumH|5362}}
-B210 +OR
-* 25050-H5000 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer Length=1700+
-** B5050-Y8101 supercedes 25050-H5000 $51.22+
-* 25050-H5900 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer Length=1650 w/Master Vac NLA+
-* 25050-H7403 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer w/63-series trans+
-* 25050-H7410 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer A14 automatic+
-* 25050-H7411 ASS'Y-SHAFT, flexible speedometer A12+
 +print this on plain paper at 125%, for a test fit. If you like it, print on sticker stock then apply to the speedometer
 +<br>{{Album|1101}}
-== Cable Breaks ==+OR
-The speedometer cable usually lasts forever. There are two common reasons why it will break:+
-# Mechanical kink or breakage, for example if you drive over a tree branch and it pulls the cable+
-# Bad or missing engine ground wire. +
 +Take the face plate and scan it on the flatbad scanner, then modify it. Finally, print a new one out with the photo printer. You can modify the font, colors, etc. You might think you can simply bolt it to the speedo using the standard screws, but it will not lay flat. Adhesive paper (sticker paper) will work
 +<br>{{Album|15393}}
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=17711 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/17711.jpg]+= Speedometer Calibration =
-<blockquote><hr>I think you'll find this is caused by poor/dirty ground strap from the engine to the body inside the engine bay.+It is normal for the speedometer '''to read fast'''. The specified tolerance is +5% -10%. So at actual 60mph it can read 57 to 66 and still be acceptable. But you can blueprint the speedometer to be closer to the actual speed.
-It only takes once, and the cable it screwed, as it melts the nice polyethylene coating on the inside.+{{Main|Speedometer Calibration}}
-See how the cable's protective plastic appear worn..I'd say it melted during starter crank. Then when the cable gets some speed up, the plastic grabs and the cable snaps.<hr></blockquote>+= Speed Buzzer =
 +Starting in 1972, all JDM speedometer came with speed switch for warning of excess velocity.
-= Drive Ratios =+{{Main|Instrument_Panel_Wiring#Speed Buzzer}}
-Stock 1200 Speedometer gear ratio: +
-* 17/5 (17 tooth pinion, 5 tooth worm drive on trans output shaft)+
-* 18/5 for Wagon+
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=15669 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/15669.jpg] += Amplifier Speed Switch =
 +1972 Japan, Australia late utes and 1973 USA used a speed switch.
-To adjust the speedometer for different diameter tires, change the transmission cable pinion cog.+{{Main|Instrument_Panel_Wiring#Speed Switch}}
- * If speedo reads too fast, fit a bigger cog+{{Album!|13695}} {{Photo!|20090615145339DSC07168x.jpg|Datsun%20Misc}}
- * If speedo reads too slow, fit a smaller cog+
-Given that stock is a 17 tooth pinion, moving to one more or less tooth is about 6% change. So by changing the pinion you can only get it to ±3 mph accurate. For example, at 100 mph, within 3 mph. Or at the standard 50 mph rating, a reading between 1½ mph (48½ to 51½) is the best you can hope for. For finer tuning the speedometer itself needs calibration. Or you could fit different diameter rear tires.+= Alternatives =
 +Possible fit: [{{Post|132123}} Smith's guage from a Triumph]
 +<br>{{Album|10754}}
-EXAMPLE: If you are reading say 60 when you are really going 50 then the speedo cable needs to slow down by about 20% to read more accurately. If the speedo drive has a 17 tooth cog in it try to find a cog that reduces by 20%. 17 X .20 = 3.4 teeth... 17 + 3.4 = 20.4 teeth, the closest is a 20 tooth cog.+VDO
 +<br>{{Album|11799}}
-<table width=50% bordercolor=black border=1>+220km/h coversion from Matsuoka-M
-<tr bgcolor=ccccff><td>Teeth</td><td>% change</td><td>50 mph reading</td></tr>+<br>{{UploadPost|174_5ce20bfaa0bb6.jpg|491450}}
-<tr><td>16</td><td>106.25%</td><td>53.1</td></tr>+
-<tr><td>17</td><td>100.00%</td><td>50.0</td></tr>+
-<tr><td>18</td><td>94.44%</td><td>47.2</td></tr>+
-<tr><td>19</td><td>89.47%</td><td>44.7</td></tr>+
-</table>+
 +== Custom Faces ==
 +{{Main|Custom Dash Faces}}
-Correction Table, increase Teeth by:+{{Photo!|speedo_x_th.jpg}}
-<table border=1 cellspacing=0 width=100%> +
-<tr bgcolor=ccccff><td> Actual mph</td><td> Desired mph</td><td> Tooth </td></tr>+
-<tr><td> 40 </td><td> 50 </td><td> 3+ </td></tr>+
-<tr><td> 43 </td><td> 50 </td><td> 2+ </td></tr>+
-<tr><td> 47 </td><td> 50 </td><td> 1+ </td></tr>+
-<tr><td> 50 </td><td> 50 </td><td> 0+ </td></tr>+
-</table> +
 +== Z Speedometer ==
 +[[Fairlady#S30|280Z]] speedometer fits in the 1200 dash cluster.
-== Part Numbers ==+{{Photo2|001.jpg}}
-* NOTE: while they are color-coded, order by part number, not by color. For example, 63-series and 56-series cogs (pinion gears) use different color coding.+# Swap the mounting cups as the 280Z unit is deeper
-* They are easy to replace by removing the roll pin...use your original Cog Body (Sleeve).+# Drill a hole for the trip meter shaft through the back
 +# The face is to large for the opening in the 1200 housing, so carefully reduce the diameter by 1/8 inch
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19518 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/19518.jpg] +350Z speedometer looks a similar size.
 +<br>{{Album|14499}}
-[[56-Series Transmission]] and [[60-Series Transmission]]+== Electronic Speedometer ==
-* PINION (32703)+Yes, you can fit an electronic speedometer into a 1200.
-* 32703-18001 PINION ASSY-SPEEDOMETER (15T)+
-* 32703-18000 PINION ASSY-SPEEDOMETER (16T) $10.55 USD+
-* 32703-15400 PINION SPEEDOMETER 17T [White] $17.02 USD+
-* 32703-H1000 PINION SPEEDOMETER 18T $15.67 USD+
-* SLEEVE W/PINION ASS'Y (3702)+{{Main|Electronic Speedometer}}
-* 32702-15400 ASSY-PINION SPEEDOMETER 17T $17.02 USD+
-* 32702-H1000 ASSY-PINION SPEEDOMETER 18T (B120, 1975-1979)+
-* 32702-H1001 ASSY-PINION SPEEDOMETER 19T (B120, 1980 up)+
 +{{Album!|7813}}
-[[Automatic Transmission]]+= Speedometer Cable =
-* 32703-P2616 PINION SPEEDOMETER 16T (auto) $23.22 USD+{{Main|Speedometer Cable}}
-* 32703-P2617 PINION SPEEDOMETER 17T (auto) $12.78 USD+
-* 32703-P2618 PINION SPEEDOMETER 18T (auto) $23.43 USD+
-* 32703-P2619 PINION SPEEDOMETER 19T (auto) $12.78 USD+
-* 32703-P2620 PINION SPEEDOMETER 20T (auto) $12.83 USD+
-* 32703-P2621 PINION SPEEDOMETER 21T (auto) $21.12 USD+
 += Drive Ratios =
 +{{Main|Speedometer Gears}}
-* 32702-P2719 ASSY-PINION SPEEDOMETER 19T (auto) $30.80 USD+{{Album!|15669}} {{Photo!|19T.jpg}}
 += Photo Index =
 + {{Main|Standard Dash Photo Index}}
 + {{Main|Round Dash Photo Index}}
-[[63-Series Transmission]]+{{AlbumH|2192}} {{AlbumH|2729}} {{AlbumH|5043}} {{AlbumH|8881}} {{AlbumH|10934}} {{AlbumH|10935}} {{AlbumH|12944}} {{AlbumH|13092}}
-* 32703-N9016 PINION SPEEDOMETER 16T $13.28 USD+
-* 32703-N9017 PINION SPEEDOMETER 17T $12.42 USD+
-* 32703-N9018 PINION SPEEDOMETER 18T $12.42 USD+
-* 32703-N9019 PINION SPEEDOMETER 19T $11.80 USD+
-= Photo Index =+&#12473;&#12500;&#12540;&#12489;&#12513;&#12540;&#12479;&#12540;
-[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=226 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/226.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1085 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/1085.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2192 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2192.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=2729 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/2729.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=4352 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/4352.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=5043 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/5043.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8881 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/8881.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=9301 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/9301.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10675 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10675.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10754 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10754.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10934 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10934.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=10935 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/10935.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=11799 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/11799.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=12944 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/12944.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=13092 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/thumbs/13092.jpg] + 
-[[Category:Body Electrical System]]+[[Category:Body Electrical System]]{{End}}

Current revision

Speedometers were either in kilometers or miles. Australia started with mph and then switched to kph via sticker overlays. Some speedometers had a trip meter.

Contents

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Overview

1972 USA Owners manual

29368.jpg08   29369.jpg09
Instrument and Controls

#Bar Speedometer
28385.jpgAlbum 28385

#Round Speedometer
7725.jpgAlbum 7725

See also: Cluster Gauge
See also: Dashboard
[edit]

Odograph

The odometer has five digits as shown by this 2006 unit:
17172.jpgAlbum 17172

When the count exceeds 99999 it turns back to 00000.

23010.jpgAlbum 23010

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Variations

[edit]

STD bar gauge

STD speedometer was a rectangular type (GL & GX used round gauges as did all coupes). DX varied: Mostly rectangular, but USA Deluxe had round gauges.
1085.jpgAlbum 1085

24850-B8600 B110 ute Speedometer until 1975-1978
28384.jpgAlbum 28384
24850-B8600 KANTO SEIKI TOKYO 160K km/h with wire for intermittent buzzer

サニトラバーメーターᴵ

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Round gauge

Comparo
2148.jpgAlbum 2148

For calibration, the MPH speedo is marked in KPH ranges on the very edge, which are partly visible when installed.
13742.jpgAlbum 13742

24850-H1816 100MPH w/o tripmeter (AUS/USA standard equipment)
10675.jpgAlbum 10675

?? 100MPH with tripmeter
571.gifAlbum 571

1973 5mph marks
2028.jpg

24850-H3400 1200 120MPH SPEEDOMETER Includes tripmeter
25954.jpgAlbum 25954 6551.jpg 6551.jpgAlbum 6551

140 kph
1300060168_177086830_11-DATSUN-SADO-.jpgPost click for topic

160 kph
15621.jpg

160 kph late
2729.jpg

GX - 180 kph
d2.jpg

#Facelift GX - 180 kph
22.jpg

Matsuoka - 240 kph
26445.jpgAlbum 26445

B140 2008
26989.jpgAlbum 26989 174_589e901cb017b.jpgPost 483841

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Facelift GX

Gauges changed for the 1972 minor facelift in Japan. As before the GX speedometer went to 180km/h instead of the regular 160km/h. As with all 1972s it had the speed warning sensor.

See also: Cluster_Gauge#Facelift

22.jpg 21084.jpgAlbum 21084 174_5d61ac9394fe3.jpgPost 492370

18701.jpgAlbum 18701 18702.jpgAlbum 18702

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Part Numbers

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Round 

USA
24850-H1816 ASSY-SPEEDOMETER 100MILE/H [With 20 mph markings]
24850-H7000 ASSY-SPEEDOMETER 100MILE/H From 7/72 [With 10 mph markings]
24850-H3400 120MPH SPEEDOMETER Includes tripmeter

JDM Sunny Truck
24850-G1670 SPEEDOMETER ASSY 7804- [Round]
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Rectangle 

JDM Sunny Truck
24850-G1000 SPEEDOMETER ASS'Y (up to '72-6)
24850-G1001 SPEEDOMETER ASS'Y (from '72-7 for speed buzzer) > 24850-G1000
24850-G1002 SPEEDOMETER ASS'Y (from '72-12 for intermittent buzzer) > 24850-G1001
24850-B8600 SPEEDOMETER ASSY 7510-7803 [Rectangle]

JDM Meter Kaku (Bar Gauge)
Through '70 Dec
 24850-H1000 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER Std
 24850-H1100 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER S-Dx, VDT [Van Super-Deluxe T]
 * with trip meter
From '71 Jan
 24850-H1001 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER S-Std
 24850-H1101 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER S-Dx
 * with trip meter
 24850-H1410 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER VS,VP [Van Standard, Van Deluxe]
 24850-H1401 ASS'Y-SPEEDOMETER VDT
 * with trip meter

H10 ? - all red lamps
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MPH Rectangle - 0-100 Miles Per Hour
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B86 - Blue H.B. lamp + yellow/red zones
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KPH+MPH
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Metric-Imperial Conversion

Sometimes on eBay Australia you can get the vintage conversion stickers.
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OR

print this on plain paper at 125%, for a test fit. If you like it, print on sticker stock then apply to the speedometer
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OR

Take the face plate and scan it on the flatbad scanner, then modify it. Finally, print a new one out with the photo printer. You can modify the font, colors, etc. You might think you can simply bolt it to the speedo using the standard screws, but it will not lay flat. Adhesive paper (sticker paper) will work
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Speedometer Calibration

It is normal for the speedometer to read fast. The specified tolerance is +5% -10%. So at actual 60mph it can read 57 to 66 and still be acceptable. But you can blueprint the speedometer to be closer to the actual speed.

Main: Speedometer Calibration
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Speed Buzzer

Starting in 1972, all JDM speedometer came with speed switch for warning of excess velocity.

Main: Instrument_Panel_Wiring#Speed Buzzer
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Amplifier Speed Switch

1972 Japan, Australia late utes and 1973 USA used a speed switch.

Main: Instrument_Panel_Wiring#Speed Switch

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Alternatives

Possible fit: POST Smith's guage from a Triumph
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VDO
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220km/h coversion from Matsuoka-M
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Custom Faces

Main: Custom Dash Faces

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Z Speedometer

280Z speedometer fits in the 1200 dash cluster.

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  1. Swap the mounting cups as the 280Z unit is deeper
  2. Drill a hole for the trip meter shaft through the back
  3. The face is to large for the opening in the 1200 housing, so carefully reduce the diameter by 1/8 inch

350Z speedometer looks a similar size.
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Electronic Speedometer

Yes, you can fit an electronic speedometer into a 1200.

Main: Electronic Speedometer

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Speedometer Cable

Main: Speedometer Cable
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Drive Ratios

Main: Speedometer Gears

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Photo Index

Main: Standard Dash Photo Index
Main: Round Dash Photo Index

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