Date:         Tue, 29 May 2001 08:07:25 EDT
Reply-To:     Doss88Wkndr@AOL.COM
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From:         Brian Doss <Doss88Wkndr@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Odometer Woe
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I have repaired my odometer on a few occasions now. It lulls me into a sense
of false security by working for a thousand or so miles, then nuthin. I have
ruled out green gear slip because it seems to be secure enough on the shaft.
Once the shaft and gear slipped outbound (I read someone's post recently that
they had this problem also) This I feel is also not the problem because I
superglued a little flat spring to the back of the dial face which puts a
little force against the shaft to keep it in place. Having removed the shaft,
I see that there is a very viscous grease on the shaft. I think this works
like a fluid power transmission, putting constant torque on the digit wheels,
but always able to rotate. I wonder if this needs new grease?
       The funny thing is, when it quits, I take it out, spin it with my
drill, and it works OK on the bench. I'm ready to give up on it and install
some sort of chronometer so I can do oil changes by running hours instead of
miles. Any thoughts?
       Also, you know that blue plastic printed circuit thing that supplies
power etceteras to the lights and gauges - can that be unplugged from the
odometer without desoldering? It would be easier to tinker with if so.

Brian Doss
'88 Weekender, Queequeg

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