WTB Stewart 160A Speedometer

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Banjoe
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WTB Stewart 160A Speedometer

Post by Banjoe » Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:27 am

After getting some excellent advice, I've given up trying to find a 490A speedometer for our 1927 Tudor.

Now seeking a Stewart 160A speedometer with dash bracket.

Many thanks,

Joe
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ModelTWoods
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Re: WTB Stewart 160A Speedometer

Post by ModelTWoods » Sun Nov 28, 2021 12:12 pm

Do you have the correct cable, gears and drive for a 160. I assume that you didn't have those parts for a 490 and that you needed everything. Unless you are going to use a late model speedometer gear and drive assembly made by Model T Ranch, and sold by Lang's and Snyder's, make sure you get or have all the correct gear, cable, and drive parts for a 160. They are not interchangable with 490 parts, except in certain cases (see MTFCA Speedometer book by Russ Furstnow) for details. Also 21" and 30" tires take a different wheel gear. 21" take 58 tooth; 30" take 60 tooth, if using original 160 cable and drive.


Topic author
Banjoe
Posts: 137
Joined: Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:17 am
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Lucas
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1927 Tudor
Location: Winnipeg
MTFCA Number: 50498

Re: WTB Stewart 160A Speedometer

Post by Banjoe » Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:29 pm

You are absolutely correct, Terry. I will be needing the cable and all the drive gear as well as the speedometer. I've converted from wood to wire wheels so I'm really changing a lot from original setup.

Your suggestion to check out Russ Furstnow's manual is really good advice when researching speedometers. I've read Russ's manual front to back and discovered the wide & diverse world of Model T speedometers. Russ gave me the idea of moving on to a 160 speedometer as a good replacement for the rare (= expensive) 490A.
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