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Subject:Re: DIY Vanagon Trip Computer Update
From:Bill N
Date:Sun, 14 Jul 2002 18:42:10 -0700

In a car I had back in the '80s, I installed a device called a Compucruise.  It was pretty
neat, and also used magnets to read speed.  They were mounted on the driveshaft, and, as I
recal, they were attached with some cement and also thin wire that wrapped all the way around
and was twisted tight.

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack" <john.cook58@VERIZON.NET>
> The sensor magnet attachment looks like a challenge.  What kind of
> adhesive are you using?  Aquarium?  It'll be interesting to see if
> that holds up with the heat & dynamic forces.  Fortunately, the
> magnet is pretty cheap to replace.  Is the reed switch & cable
> included in the kit?