The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks again Christopher

The car is actually an early 1967 model that started life as a LHD.

I'm away for work now so haven't been able to check the diff but will loo when I return home and update on here!

Graham

Christopher
Thanks for you reply and the link.
My car was originally a LHD exported to USA and was changed to RHD 20 years ago.
I'll double check the diff ratio though and take it from there.
Graham

Thanks for the help Steve - will double check the diff on my return from the Revival weekend and arrange to get the speedo serviced. Graham Checked a few things on the journey back and travelling at an (indicated but verified by the sat nav) steady 60mph for a minute the tripometer did indeed show a...

Heuer

How can i check this for sure? It should be 3.31 but is there an easy way to check this (apart from on paperwork?).

Also, even if the speedo is wrong for the diff, surely the odometer and tripometer should be consistent to each other?

Thanks for your help.

Graham

Thanks for the quick reply.

My speedo is showing S/N 6322/03A, which according to your list seems correct (series 1, 4.2 OTS early 1967) with 185VR15 Dunlop SP tyres.

Still not sure on the inconsistency between odometer and tripometer though....

This one is blowing my mind a bit as I can't get my head around it, so any help appreciated please! It appears that my 'odometer' is registering a different amount of miles travelled to my 'tripometer' and that (although I haven't proved it for definite yet I think the trip reading is the correct mi...

Hi Lee
The radio comes with an optional 'DAB aerial converter' that fits in-line with the existing aerial and is working well.
Overall I'm extremely pleased with the look, sound and performance of this radio.
Hope this helps.
Graham

As a new member I just wanted to say how pleased I am with the radio and speakers I have just fitted in my type 1.5 convertible. I wanted a radio that looked like it was from the correct era but had the advantage of bluetooth and DAB radio. I eventually opted for the San Diego model from RetroSound ...