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| bradtho |
 May 16 2010, 09:35 PM
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Using a drill I figured out that the speedo cable was broken, so I bought another and broke it testing it with my drill. I cut one of the tips off and pulled the speedometer completely out. Using the tip and a vise grip, I am unable to turn the speedo at all. I followed the instructions on PP to disassemble the speedo and can actually spin the magnet wheel, but it will not spin the square drive for the cable when the magnet spins.
btw: the needle moves quite freely, and the speed unit is completely disconnected from the odo so it can't be the odometer gears. Reading other threads it sounds like taking this apart any further isn't advised. Anyone had this problem before or have a suggestion besides sending it somewhere for repair? |
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| Bartlett 914 |
May 17 2010, 01:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(bradtho @ May 16 2010, 10:35 PM)  Using a drill I figured out that the speedo cable was broken, so I bought another and broke it testing it with my drill. I cut one of the tips off and pulled the speedometer completely out. Using the tip and a vise grip, I am unable to turn the speedo at all. I followed the instructions on PP to disassemble the speedo and can actually spin the magnet wheel, but it will not spin the square drive for the cable when the magnet spins. btw: the needle moves quite freely, and the speed unit is completely disconnected from the odo so it can't be the odometer gears. Reading other threads it sounds like taking this apart any further isn't advised. Anyone had this problem before or have a suggestion besides sending it somewhere for repair? I went through several speedo cables before I realized the problem was the trip odometer. It would reach 99 miles and when turning 100 the cable would break. |
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bradtho speedometer won't turn May 16 2010, 09:35 PM
McMark Buy a different one. They're not expensive. ... May 17 2010, 12:33 PM
SirAndy
Buy a different one. They're not expensive. ... May 17 2010, 01:08 PM messix look in the classifieds, rich has a parts posting ... May 17 2010, 01:19 PM markb I'd sell you a used (untested) one for $2... May 17 2010, 01:19 PM charliew It's not rocket science. Put the cable or a sm... May 17 2010, 07:39 PM bradtho
It's not rocket science. Put the cable or a s... May 17 2010, 08:25 PM underthetire A 25.00 speedo is a lot cheaper than two 38.00 cab... May 17 2010, 08:30 PM charliew If you have broken the grip of the magnet to the s... May 18 2010, 12:57 PM |
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