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SPEEDOMETER MODELS for MGA - ST-110

There were at least three dozen different Smiths-Jaeger speedometers used for MGA, grouped under two dozen differnet BMC part numbers. Aside from MPH, KPH, and two different face styles, there would be a different speedometer for each different final drive ratio available in the rear axle. Additionally there were speedometers with special accuracy for police use.

MGA Speedometers
BMC
number
Smiths
number
Application mph/
kph
Turns
Per *
Axle Ratio Notes  Beam Lamp
(unknown) (unknown) Early 1500 (to 14089) mph 1536 4.555:1 O  
AHH 5184 51-116-104-01
SN.6104/01
Early 1500 (to 14089) kph 950 4.555:1 O  
AHH 5185 51-116-104-02 
SN.6104/02
Early 1500 (to 14089) mph 1450 4.300:1 S  
AHH 5186 51-116-104-03 
SN6104/03
Early 1500 (to 14089) kph 900 4.300:1 S  
17H 292 SN.6104/06
SN.6161/06
1500/1600/Twin Cam  mph 1440 4.300:1 S blue
17H 293 SN.6104/07
SN.6161/07
1500/1600/Twin Cam kph 900 4.300:1 S  
17H 294 SN.6104/08
SN.6161/08
1500/1600/Twin Cam mph 1450 4.300:1 P  
17H 295 SN.6104/09
SN.6104/17
SN.6161/17
1500/1600/Twin Cam mph 1536 4.555:1 O  
17H 296 SN.6104/10
SN.6104/18
SN.6161/18
1500/1600/Twin Cam kph 950 4.555:1 O  
17H 297 SN.6104/11
SN.6161/20
1500/1600/Twin Cam mph 1536 4.555:1 P  
(none) (none) Twin Cam mph 1730 5.125:1 O  
(none) (none) Twin Cam kph 1070 5.125:1 O  


MGA Speedometers (continued)
BMC
number
Smiths
number
Application mph/
kph
Turns
Per *
Axle Ratio Notes  Beam Lamp
BHA 4060  SN.6104/12     
SN.6161/12
1500/1600/Twin Cam
and 1600-MK-II
mph 1376 4.100:1 O, S2  
BHA 4061 SN.6104/13
SN.6161/13
1500/1600/Twin Cam
and 1600-MK-II
kph 840 4.100:1 O, S2  
BHA 4062 SN.6104/14
SN.6161/14
1500/1600/Twin Cam
and 1600-MK-II
mph 1376 4.100:1 O, S2 blue
BHA 4068 SN.6104/15
SN.6161/15
All models mph 1325 3.909:1 O  
BHA 4069 SN.6104/16
SN.6161/16
All models kph 825 3.909:1 O  
BHA 4128 SN.6161/25 Twin Cam mph 1625 4.875:1 O  
BHA 4129 SN.6161/26 Twin Cam kph 1025 4.875:1 O  
BHA 4145 SN.6161/21 1600 (from June 1959) mph 1440 4.300:1 P  
BHA 4220 SN.6161/30 1600-MK-II mph 1536 4.555:1 O  
BHA 4221 SN.6161/31 1600-MK-II kph 950 4.555:1 O  
BHA 4222 SN.6161/32 1600-MK-II kph 950 4.555:1 O blue
BHA 4226 SN.6161/33 1600-MK-II kph 840 4.100:1 S2 blue
BHA 4227 SN.6161/22 1600-MK-II kph 840 4.100:1 P  

NOTES:
1.)  The change in Smiths numbers from 6104 to 6161 occurred in September 1958. This refers to a change of internal speedometer gearing related to revolutions per mile.
2.)  There was no speedometer available for rear axle ratio 5.125:1 which was optional for the Twin Cam for competition use. That specification would be about 1725 Turns/Mile or 1075 Turns/Kilometer.
O.)  Optional final drive for Competition use.
P.)   Accurate for police use.
S.)   Standard final drive ratio.
S2.) Standard final drive ratio for 1600-MK-II.
 *. ) Some of the Turns Per Mile or Turns Per Kilometer numbers are calculated, not yet verified. If anyone can verify different numbers, please let me know.

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