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SPEEDOMETERS UP TO 1964
Regarding Smiths speedometers a major change was made in 1964
Pre 1964 machines fitted the following.
The larger 3” instrument was of the Chronometric type. This in reality is a two in one clock a speed recorder and a distance recorder.
The speed is calculated by the same principle as used in clocks and watches which gives very accurate readings. The distance is calculated by a series of gears and ratios which move the numbers round.
Type identification numbers on the dial start
S xxx/x/x OR SCxxxx/xx for speedo RC xxxx/xx for Tacho
The 2” speedo was of the magnetic type still used today.
A magnet which is close to a metal disc is rotated by the drive cable and “drags” the disc round with it. A pointer is fixed to the disc which shows the speed on a dial.