Date:         Mon, 28 Aug 2000 18:15:15 EDT
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From:         Tom Smith <TSmith5041@aol.com>
Subject:      Fwd: speedo cluster for sale
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In a message dated 8/27/00 2:32:47 PM, TSmith5041 writes:

<<<<Tom,

How did you\"fix" your odometer?  What parts did you need ?  Where did you
find
the parts?

My odometer was reset by a used while the Westy was in motion, DOA for the
odometer.

Regards, and thanks,

Tom Hanon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfaila


Tom Smith wrote:

> I believe the 80 speedo cable has a different coupler for the speedometer
> than the
> 83/84. I got a used one out of an 80 to put in my 83 and cable wouldn't fit
> it. Fortunately I've fixed my old odometer and it works fine now.
>
> Tom Smith
> 83.5 Westie

>>
Tom
Refer to the list of Aug 20,2000@12:51:52  Subj: Odometer doesn't work;
speedometer does?

I used Don's suggested fix with one variation. Instead of putting super glue
in the hole in the gear, I put the gear down on the anvil of my vise; using a
hammer and punch with a 1/4" flat end put the punch on the raised hub area
that the shaft goes thru and hit the punch a couple of mild blows. Turn the
gear over and do the same thing again. It's gonna fit real tight on the shaft
now so you need to push the shaft thru the gear a couple of times to loosen
it up. Use a small deep socket as a tool to drive the gear on and off.
Reassembly is tough with the tight fit but I think the fix is permanent.
One other thing, when you take the pointer off, please be careful. It's on
the shaft tight and it will break. I had a junker to practice on and broke
the first pointer. I never did find a sure method to get if off.
Good luck!

Tom Smith
83.5 Westie
Charlotte, NC
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Forwarded Message:

Subj:    Re: speedo cluster for sale
Date:   Sunday, August 27, 2000 1:25:56 PM
From:   hanran@earthlink.net
To:     TSmith5041@aol.com

From:   hanran@earthlink.net (Thomas D. Hanlon)
To: TSmith5041@aol.com

YTom,

How did you\"fix" your odometer?  What parts did you need ?  Where did you
find
the parts?

My odometer was reset by a used while the Westy was in motion, DOA for the
odometer.

Regards, and thanks,

Tom Hanon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Westfaila


Tom Smith wrote:

> I believe the 80 speedo cable has a different coupler for the speedometer
> than the
> 83/84. I got a used one out of an 80 to put in my 83 and cable wouldn't fit
> it. Fortunately I've fixed my old odometer and it works fine now.
>
> Tom Smith
> 83.5 Westie


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