Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Speedo gear 1975 +8

Hi everybody.
I really hope some of you can guide me in the right direction. I am swapping from a 4-speed Rover box to a reconditioned 5-speed R380 which have no speedo gear supplied.
I know there are several different options all depending on your configuration (speedo type, diff.ratio, wheel size a.s.o.).
I have tried Rimmer Bros, Ashcroft, Melwyn Rutter, and Speedo Cables but, so far to no avail.
I am aware that I can get an electronic speedo, but I want to my budget down if possible.
Thanking in advance for somebody's help, please

I am not sure if there is any mileage in sourcing one from Landrover and if the info in thess manuals are of any help

http://www.landroverresource.com/docs/R380_Gearbox_Overhaul_Manual.pdf

http://mgcontact.free.fr/lounge/brv8/AKM7225EN.pdf

Also this forum's comments may help

http://www.classicroverforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=11602

Once you have found an equivalent car model then looking at Ebay seems to be a good place to look for the Speedo.

Base on this website, R 380 gearbox seems to be used on these marques

SPEEDO DRIVE OIL SEAL CAR LT77 R380
Oil Seal Kit For The Speedometer Drive Gear On Car Applications Fitted With 5 Speed LT77 or R380 Gearbox.
Fits Car Applications with LT77 or R380 Gearbox
Kit Cars
MGRV8
Morgan
Rover SD1 5 Speed
Triumph TR7 5 Speed
TVR

http://www.shop4autoparts.net/Triumph/Gearbox/aau2304ck-spdoo-drv-oil-seal-kit-car-app.html

Frank

Frank,
Thank you very much for your input. I have just noticed that I have mentioned the wrong replacement box. What I am actually using is the LT 77 box - NOT the R380. Anyway, I think the LT77 box is also used in the many of the topics mentioned by you.
Thank you again for your helpful input.