Speedo Kits

JDXsand00s · Post by **JDXsand00s** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 7:49 pm

I just got an 82 Spitfire with no speedo and was looking on eBay for one. I have seen several from DK for Spits but there are also several that say they are for Sprintfires and Snowfires. They both seem to have the same pieces included and I was wondering if there was a difference. I've never seen a Sprintfire or Snowfire ibn person so I don't know the setup. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Jingles · Post by **Jingles** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:41 pm

Check out the online JD parts catalogue before you buy. The kits do not include one
piece you will need, wich I think is the drive gear for the cable? I think this has to do with one kit fitting different machines with different track drive sprockets. Which brings up a question of my own. Does anyone know what the optional drive sprokets were for the spitfire? I'm thinking it might have one extra tooth, higher ratio? Ron.

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 2:52 am

As far as I know ( someone correct me if I am wrong ) There are maybe three or four different speedos. The '72 with the chrome trim ring. All the rest have a raised black ring ( maybe some are gray? ) most are 0-80 mph. The racing sleds got a 0-100 mph
and there were also some with a kph scale as well.

It would make sense that the direct drive sleds should have a differnt drive.
A quick check at JDPARTS indicates that the Spits, Sprints, and Snowfires use a drive different than all the rest.

Last summer Mike Hudziak mentioned having a boat load of complete Spitfire speedo kits ( that is all the goodies ) . Contact Mike and see if he is willing to part with one.

Greenxcracer76 · Post by **Greenxcracer76** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:02 am

I have Spit speedo kits for $15 plus shipping if interested.

Mike

81spitfire · Post by **81spitfire** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:05 am

how much would shipping be to 84025

JDXsand00s · Post by **JDXsand00s** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:46 am

Yeah I'll take one as well, e-mail me with a total and I'll get you the money. Shipping is to 49688. Thanks.

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:51 am

Hey Guys,

As far as I know, the only difference in the Spitfire to Sprint/Snowfire speedo kit is the speedometer it self. The Spit unit is an 0-80 mph english unit, while the Sprint/Snow is a metric kph unit. I don't think there are any other differences.

Hey Husziak, can I get a few of those kits?! (inside joke guys!)

Talk to you later, Liquidator!
-Rainville

Greenxcracer76 · Post by **Greenxcracer76** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 5:27 pm

Hey Honest Joe Rainville,
I'll get a crate of those out to you asap. I will get amounts to you other guys shortly. Thanks.

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:36 pm

So Mike

Why are there all these Spit Speedo kits floating around?

Jingles · Post by **Jingles** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:37 pm

I checked out again, and the speedo kit for spitfire in the JD onlline parts catalogue
pt# AM54656 has a foot note "does not include AM54654". If you scroll back up the
parts list you find that AM54654 is the drive. If the speedo kit offered further up in this post include everything I need to get a working speedo on my spitfire, I would like to purchase one or more as well. Happy sledding. Ron.

Greenxcracer76 · Post by **Greenxcracer76** » Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:43 pm

I am going to start a fixed price auction on eBay tonight under my username Greenxcracer76. Kits will be priced at $15 plus $8 S/H for a grand total of $23.00 each. it will be easier for me to keep track this way. Thanks.

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 3:21 am

Jingles

The kit I bought from Mike H. last summer included the drive.

JDXsand00s · Post by **JDXsand00s** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:21 pm

Just bought one, it will be nice to see how the little Spitfire performs. You don't have any tachs to go with it do you?

Dator76 · Post by **Dator76** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:44 pm

the drive theyre talking about is a small pressed in piece (pressed into the drive shaft) with a square hole in it for the little cable

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 9:37 pm

AHH, the drive BUSHING! LOL gotta have one of those too it there isn't one in the driveshaft. I know the drive keys are available through Central.
But I have never seen the driveshaft bushing anywhere. I could use one for a 300 shaft, anyone have any?