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NZ28ModelA · 07-25-2019, 05:27 PM

Greetings fellow A Drivers!

I had sourced a spare driveshaft and torque tube and Laycock overdrive from a Triumph gearbox and had them mated together by a local engineer. i will be fitting it to my pickup in the following few weeks.

Can someone please tell me where I attach the speedo drive, andwhat we do to keep the speedo accurate?

All help is appreciated

Kindest regards

Steve

Kurt in NJ · 07-25-2019, 06:55 PM

I thought originally it was in the tail housing on the laycock
there are speedo gearboxes for truck rears that are 2 speed

briphaeton · 07-25-2019, 08:52 PM

My is hooked up to the original Model A setup on the torque tube, when in overdrive it's 10 miles an hour slower than the speed your going.

daveymc29 · 07-25-2019, 10:21 PM

We bought two from a fellow near Shafter/Bakersfield, may have been "Dave" something. His had a connection that ran off the back of the Laycock and tied together with the Model A and was very accurate. Someone chime in with his contact info, I have misplaced it. (Brentwood Bob may help?) I would love to buy another. Great units, one switch operation if you create the failsafe as I did in the latest Restorer, for my Borg Warner O/D. Silent and smooth.

Herb Concord Ca · 07-26-2019, 12:54 PM

Rich Little is THE Laycock overdrive guy, lives near Bakersfield CA phone is 661-809-3451.
The over drive has a speed takeoff point,just need a speedo shop to make you a longer cable. The speedo gears are color coded, I thing mine is black, which matches the speedo very close. Other colors are available.
Enjoy

Doug Linden · 07-29-2019, 09:06 PM

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Thanks Herb for the info on the color of the drive gear. My OD is off about 15 MPH and I figure I need to change that gear. I will keep my eyes open for a black one.

Gavin · 07-30-2019, 04:33 PM

Steve,
If you were to provide your email address I will pass it on to a friend in Auckland who has sorted my Laycock speedo drive for me. He is not on this forum but has offered to help. Cheers Gavin

Amyth · 07-30-2019, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NZ28ModelA

Greetings fellow A Drivers!

I had sourced a spare driveshaft and torque tube and Laycock overdrive from a Triumph gearbox and had them mated together by a local engineer. i will be fitting it to my pickup in the following few weeks.

Can someone please tell me where I attach the speedo drive, andwhat we do to keep the speedo accurate?

All help is appreciated

Kindest regards

Steve

Hi Steve - Give me a call on 0274949905 and I may be able to tell you if you can run an accurate speedo or not - I run one which is absolutely correct in both speed and distance Steve Driver

Amyth · 07-30-2019, 06:38 PM

Hi Steve
Give me a call on 0274 949905 - I may be able to tell you if you can or cannot do what you want - I run one as true as --
Cheers Steve Driver

Geo.T · 07-31-2019, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb Concord Ca

Rich Little is THE Laycock overdrive guy, lives near Bakersfield CA phone is 661-809-3451.
The over drive has a speed takeoff point,just need a speedo shop to make you a longer cable. The speedo gears are color coded, I thing mine is black, which matches the speedo very close. Other colors are available.
Enjoy

Bratton's sells both 89" and 113" speedometer cables for AA trucks both keyed end and square end. This is what I used on the output end of my home-constructed Volvo overdrive.
George

Tom Endy · 07-31-2019, 07:16 PM

The colored Ford speedo gears described in the attached article are used in the Mitchell overdrive. They may be the same as used in the Volvo overdrive. They are apparently available from a Ford dealer.

Tom Endy

NZ28ModelA · 08-05-2019, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amyth

Hi Steve
Give me a call on 0274 949905 - I may be able to tell you if you can or cannot do what you want - I run one as true as --
Cheers Steve Driver

Thanks Steve.. I will give you a call.. I still have to collect it from the engineer and fit it.

Kindest regards

Steve

NZ28ModelA · 08-05-2019, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavin

Steve,
If you were to provide your email address I will pass it on to a friend in Auckland who has sorted my Laycock speedo drive for me. He is not on this forum but has offered to help. Cheers Gavin

Thank you Gavin.. It is [email protected]

This is much appreciated

Kindest regards

Steve

NZ28ModelA · 08-05-2019, 09:17 PM

Thank you all for your help with this.. I would prefer to keep the speedo accurate if i can.

I appreciate all your input.

Kindest regards

Steve

07-25-2019, 05:27 PM	#1
NZ28ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 117	Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive Greetings fellow A Drivers! I had sourced a spare driveshaft and torque tube and Laycock overdrive from a Triumph gearbox and had them mated together by a local engineer. i will be fitting it to my pickup in the following few weeks. Can someone please tell me where I attach the speedo drive, andwhat we do to keep the speedo accurate? All help is appreciated Kindest regards Steve

07-25-2019, 06:55 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,156	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive I thought originally it was in the tail housing on the laycock there are speedo gearboxes for truck rears that are 2 speed

07-25-2019, 08:52 PM	#3
briphaeton Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 241	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive My is hooked up to the original Model A setup on the torque tube, when in overdrive it's 10 miles an hour slower than the speed your going.

07-25-2019, 10:21 PM	#4
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,553	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive We bought two from a fellow near Shafter/Bakersfield, may have been "Dave" something. His had a connection that ran off the back of the Laycock and tied together with the Model A and was very accurate. Someone chime in with his contact info, I have misplaced it. (Brentwood Bob may help?) I would love to buy another. Great units, one switch operation if you create the failsafe as I did in the latest Restorer, for my Borg Warner O/D. Silent and smooth.

07-26-2019, 12:54 PM	#5
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 635	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive Rich Little is THE Laycock overdrive guy, lives near Bakersfield CA phone is 661-809-3451. The over drive has a speed takeoff point,just need a speedo shop to make you a longer cable. The speedo gears are color coded, I thing mine is black, which matches the speedo very close. Other colors are available. Enjoy

07-29-2019, 09:06 PM	#6
Doug Linden Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 259	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Herb for the info on the color of the drive gear. My OD is off about 15 MPH and I figure I need to change that gear. I will keep my eyes open for a black one.

07-30-2019, 04:33 PM	#7
Gavin Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Red Beach New Zealand Posts: 31	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive Steve, If you were to provide your email address I will pass it on to a friend in Auckland who has sorted my Laycock speedo drive for me. He is not on this forum but has offered to help. Cheers Gavin

07-30-2019, 06:38 PM	#9
Amyth Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive Hi Steve Give me a call on 0274 949905 - I may be able to tell you if you can or cannot do what you want - I run one as true as -- Cheers Steve Driver

08-05-2019, 09:17 PM	#14
NZ28ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 117	Re: Laycock overdrive - Speedo drive Thank you all for your help with this.. I would prefer to keep the speedo accurate if i can. I appreciate all your input. Kindest regards Steve