STEW ART NO25 SP68T

[Brad in Wisconsin]

Found this speedometer wheel drive gear. is it an aftermarket? What does it fit THANKS

[JACK M]

I had a 1947 Brill (bus) that had something like this on one of the front wheels.

There was also a gear that followed it that had a place to hook up a cable, I had a cable made and actually got the speedometer working.

That was a long  time ago, Thanks for the memory jog.

The old bus had been converted into a motorhome and was lots of fun. The old flat mid engine had been replaced with a 500 cid Cadillac V8 which ended up under a kitchen cabinet. Actually quite handy.

[Layden B]

Both aftermarket or original equipment on a car that had a factory ( or agent) supplied speedometer.

Not specific to any make or model of car. The 68T ( tooth count) was used on vehicles with 34" outside diameter tires ( example 34x4 tires).

[1912Staver]

I am amazed a vehicle as new as 1947 would use this style of speedo drive.  Was there no speedo provision on the transmission ?

I have never seen one of these on anything newer than the early 1920's.

 

Greg

[JACK M]

22 hours ago, 1912Staver said:

I am amazed a vehicle as new as 1947 would use this style of speedo drive.  Was there no speedo provision on the transmission ?

I have never seen one of these on anything newer than the early 1920's.

 

Greg

 

It would have been about a 25 ft cable. (or possibly longer)

This was a full sized over the road passenger bus when it was new. Probably 40 ft. or so.

The engine was under the floor about half way back. It was a flat engine as far as I could figure out. (probably diesel)

I never saw it in its original configuration. And this was WAY before digital photos. I think I still see some pics of it when I look thru old photos.

Edited November 11, 2020 by JACK M (see edit history)

[1912Staver]

Thanks for the explanation.  In the context of a mid engine bus that does make sense . 

 

Greg