Looking for a speedometer for MC9 (metric?)

Ryan B · April 03, 2021, 10:37:17 AM

This one might be a bit of a long shot, but thought I'd put something up anyway...

I've had my '81 MC9 coach for almost 8 years now, and am finally getting around to some of the 'nice to haves' at the end of my list. My coach has had its speedometer replaced with a time and speed tracking one. It works fine but is large and in the way, I would love to get one to put back in the dash where would have been originally (photo attached). Is there still anyone around with a spare they'd be willing to part with?

The stretch goal is that I am in Canada, and would love a metric speedometer, but I'm not even sure if these existed for this coach, maybe somebody else knows this...

Happy trails!

buswarrior · April 03, 2021, 11:02:30 AM

Yes, there most defintiely were km speedo's for these coaches.

Tried MCI?

Tried the speedo manufacturers?

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

buswarrior · April 03, 2021, 11:05:25 AM

Also, there are busnuts that would want your old tachograph.

How much of it still works? Clock? Odometer? Are there still pins in the tachograph writer?

Collectors, museums and preservationists are places to donate, if you are inspired.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

richard5933 · April 03, 2021, 11:26:24 AM

If you're not stuck on getting an OEM speedo, contact a place like Speed Hut online and have one spec'd out for your bus. You can design your own to match the other gauges, and their GPS speedo is very nice. I've been running one for a few years and am very happy with it.

modernbeat · April 03, 2021, 02:20:25 PM

A cut and paste from my sources research:

Gauges http://www.precisionspeed.com/products/motorcoach-instrumentation/
http://www.isspro.com/
Many gauge catalogs https://www.maximatecc.com/downloads/
Speed sensors https://www.woodward.com/en/shop/woodward44-speed/1680-613

TomC · April 04, 2021, 08:52:50 AM

Make life easy for you-get a GPS speedometer. Although they sometimes do not work because of mountains or trees in the way-much easier to set up. Good Luck, TomC

belfert · April 05, 2021, 06:28:29 AM

I bought a GPS speedometer receiver from Dakota Digital. It also has a feature to show your speed when there is no GPS signal. It will feed just about any electronic speedometer.

dtcerrato · April 06, 2021, 04:40:24 AM

We'd been using our newly installed gps speedo and are very pleased with it. It it accurate when compared to other instruments & very steady. It has the classic analog dial look.

Ryan B · April 12, 2021, 07:43:15 PM

Thanks for all the tips - I had not really considered a more generic aftermarket speedo but that seems like a really good idea. Some of them are also electronic and claim to work in any existing vehicle. Has anyone tried one of these (as opposed to GPS?) and had any luck with the old 24v system?

I'd be happy to pass on the old tachograph if anyone wants it - I don't think that the clock or odometer work but the inside pins seem to all be in place (as far as I know)

Jsrcaptain · April 13, 2021, 05:27:42 AM

I'm in the process of replacing all of my gauges with new Glowshift gauges. Not a retro look. They are all 12 VDC so I amusing a 24 to 12 volt converter. One small one should handle the entire array. Plus GPS, although they have speedo drive adapters for Ford and GM, I didn't bother seeing if they would fit my old MC5. Good luck!

tednorfolk · April 19, 2021, 07:55:15 AM

Quote from: dtcerrato on April 06, 2021, 04:40:24 AM
We'd been using our newly installed gps speedo and are very pleased with it. It it accurate when compared to other instruments & very steady. It has the classic analog dial look.

What brand did you use? I have read allot of negative reviews on amazon

Dave5Cs · April 19, 2021, 12:53:22 PM

Just pt in this one and it took me 40 minutes to hook it up and program. Works well but had to put an on.off switch in the wire so it doesn't stay on all the time. Fit right in the same hole on our MCI5C.

https://www.amazon.com/ELING-DigitalGPS-Speedometer-Adjustable-Back-Lights/dp/B07KP7HGJ4/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=speedometer&qid=1618861711&sr=8-19

dtcerrato · April 19, 2021, 01:50:16 PM

Quote from: tednorfolk on April 19, 2021, 07:55:15 AM
What brand did you use? I have read allot of negative reviews on amazon

Here's the one we have, it goes good with the oem gauges.
Hope the attachment makes it...
It's also available in metric

dtcerrato · April 20, 2021, 09:39:53 AM

Quote from: dtcerrato on April 19, 2021, 01:50:16 PM
Here's the one we have, it goes good with the oem gauges.
Hope the attachment makes it...
It's also available in metric

A photo of our set up FYI