RFF 861T Where are you now????

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Re: RFF 861T Where are you now????

#16 Post by Carledo »

new to this wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:31 pm It looks like the Speedo gauge is from a Stag they read up 140 where dolomites read 120

Dave
A proper Sprint clock reads to 140 (before 79) and 130 and a line at 140 on later cars. If your Sprint speedo only goes to 120 Dave, you have the wrong clock!

Steve
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
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Re: RFF 861T Where are you now????

#17 Post by new to this »

Carledo wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:34 pm
new to this wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:31 pm It looks like the Speedo gauge is from a Stag they read up 140 where dolomites read 120

Dave
A proper Sprint clock reads to 140 (before 79) and 130 and a line at 140 on later cars. If your Sprint speedo only goes to 120 Dave, you have the wrong clock!

Steve
Steve

Learn some thing new I'm shore mine only reads 120

Dave
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Re: RFF 861T Where are you now????

#18 Post by Carledo »

new to this wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:38 pm
Carledo wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:34 pm
new to this wrote: Mon Oct 22, 2018 10:31 pm It looks like the Speedo gauge is from a Stag they read up 140 where dolomites read 120

Dave
A proper Sprint clock reads to 140 (before 79) and 130 and a line at 140 on later cars. If your Sprint speedo only goes to 120 Dave, you have the wrong clock!

Steve
Steve

Learn some thing new I'm shore mine only reads 120

Dave


There are 3 distinct Sprint speedos. early cars up to VA 15000 have the 140MPH speedo in 10mph increments with a remote trip cancelling button. Va15000-30000 have an identical face but the trip cancelling button is integral in the bottom of the face. For VA 30000 on and all VIN numbered cars, the face is 130MPH in 20MPH increments and integral trip button. All Sprint speedos have the so-called "easyread" font.

Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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