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Dixson Speedometer/Odometer

My speedometer works great, odometer completely died. I haven't been able to find anyone who services these Dixson 580-S2 units. Anyone had any luck with this?
Len Barron
1988 GV36 U280 3208T(250hp)/MT643
1972 Jeep Commando LS2/4L65e
2000 Chevy Express Hightop Campervan
LBZ Duramax /6sp Allison

Re: Dixson Speedometer/Odometer

Reply #1 –
You might try
Austin Radio and Speedometer
2406 Austin St
Houston, TX 77004
713/659-7920

They get good reviews
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

Re: Dixson Speedometer/Odometer

Reply #2 –
I installed a 80$ gps unit. You can have my old Dixon  .

Re: Dixson Speedometer/Odometer

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Protech Racing –
I installed a 80$ gps unit. You can have my old Dixon  .
I'll message you and cover any cost to ship. How many miles are indicated on it?
Len Barron
1988 GV36 U280 3208T(250hp)/MT643
1972 Jeep Commando LS2/4L65e
2000 Chevy Express Hightop Campervan
LBZ Duramax /6sp Allison

Re: Dixson Speedometer/Odometer

Reply #5 –
With the GPS replacements, can you program in your existing odometer mileage?

Len Barron
1988 GV36 U280 3208T(250hp)/MT643
1972 Jeep Commando LS2/4L65e
2000 Chevy Express Hightop Campervan
LBZ Duramax /6sp Allison

Re: Dixson Speedometer/Odometer

Reply #6 –
Quote from: len.barron –
With the GPS replacements, can you program in your existing odometer mileage?



Yes.  This can be done.  I had mine done by Front Page - Lauderdale Speedometer & Compass  Mailed it in with affidavit on mileage and got it back within a week.

jk
Jack and Cathy
1992 U280 Unihome 36' Build #4034
Cummins 8.3 /  Allison MT647/ PacBrake
Apopka, FL / Barre Center, NY

Re: Dixson Speedometer/Odometer

Reply #7 –
After too much time messing around with this I did the same as Mike did and installed a GPS speedometer. I was concerned it wouldn't match well with the other gauges, but, it's much better than I had thought it would be. I paid the extra $15 to have my existing miles programmed in. Instructions are pretty good, though, you don't need to do much with the GPS sender, the default (16000 pulses per mile) worked perfect and matched my phone based gps speedo exactly.
GPS Speedometer, 3-3/8"/86mm,120 MPH,LED light,black/chrome,001-SP-BC/GPS | eBay
Len Barron
1988 GV36 U280 3208T(250hp)/MT643
1972 Jeep Commando LS2/4L65e
2000 Chevy Express Hightop Campervan
LBZ Duramax /6sp Allison