WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
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WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Good day,
We are looking for a Stewart Warner 490A speedometer for our 1927 Tudor.
Many thanks,
Joe
We are looking for a Stewart Warner 490A speedometer for our 1927 Tudor.
Many thanks,
Joe
None of us is as smart as all of us.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Is the 490A, the early model 490 where the end of the cable just jammed up into the head and maybe was held by a set screw, or was it the later head that the end of the cable screwed onto the head? I've got one or two of the early type and need the proper cable.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
I'm afraid that I don't know what was in the dashboard space. I've measured it up at 2 1/2", checked the MTFCA Speedometers manual, and came up with the 490A as the appropriate model for this 1927 Canadian T. I do see that someone has badly cut into the lower return edge of the dashboard likely where an incorrect speedometer cable was run so this old beauty has some hidden secrets that I can only wonder about.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
The quest for a Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer for a 1927 Tudor continues.
Also need all the drive fittings suitable for wire wheels.
Many thanks,
Joe
Also need all the drive fittings suitable for wire wheels.
Many thanks,
Joe
None of us is as smart as all of us.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Joe, I can repost the install instructions for this setup, if needed. A nice pile of Stewart literature. Just yell
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Joe, I have a N.O.S. Stewart 490 speedometer head which is set up for kilometers rather than miles. Is this appropriate for Canada?
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Good day, Dropacent,
I would really appreciate any information that you could share on this speedometer. It continues to elude me and the more information I have, perhaps the easier it will be to catch this elusive critter.
Joe
I would really appreciate any information that you could share on this speedometer. It continues to elude me and the more information I have, perhaps the easier it will be to catch this elusive critter.
Joe
None of us is as smart as all of us.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Hi rodelljunior,
Metric wasn't suitable for use in these parts but, after all this time, it happens that kilometers is how we now measure our miles making your particular speedometer quite suitable.
A bonus will be that going 50 on the metric dial looks a lot faster than 30 on the old scale. It will also match the feeling that going 30 mph always feels like 50 in this wonderful machines.
Many thanks for any help,
Joe
Metric wasn't suitable for use in these parts but, after all this time, it happens that kilometers is how we now measure our miles making your particular speedometer quite suitable.
A bonus will be that going 50 on the metric dial looks a lot faster than 30 on the old scale. It will also match the feeling that going 30 mph always feels like 50 in this wonderful machines.
Many thanks for any help,
Joe
None of us is as smart as all of us.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Joe, I will post in the forum this week when I have some free time. Sure wish someone at the club would archive this stuff, as it’s helpful for new T owners. I’ve posted magneto manuals and such but almost as if nobody cares for info at that level!
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
I posted instructions in the forum. Keep in mind, the wheel gear parts for wire wheel and wood wheel application have different parts numbers, and are different. Russ’s big book is extremely helpful when you get into the wacky world of speedometers.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Many thanks for posting your information, Dropacent.
I'm not finding your information so can you give me a hint what I should be doing to find this valuable stuff?
And many thanks for your efforts,
Joe
I'm not finding your information so can you give me a hint what I should be doing to find this valuable stuff?
And many thanks for your efforts,
Joe
None of us is as smart as all of us.
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Topic author - Posts: 137
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Good day, Dropacent,
As usual, I completely missed the obvious but finally tripped over your clearly identified Speedometer information.
I printed out all the pages and love these original document images and the quality information.
My search continues for this speedometer but I am certainly more well armed thanks to your work.
Much appreciated,
Joe
As usual, I completely missed the obvious but finally tripped over your clearly identified Speedometer information.
I printed out all the pages and love these original document images and the quality information.
My search continues for this speedometer but I am certainly more well armed thanks to your work.
Much appreciated,
Joe
None of us is as smart as all of us.
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Re: WTB Stewart Warner 490A Speedometer
Still on the trail of this elusive device.
None of us is as smart as all of us.