Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:31:51 EST
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From: Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: sticky speedometer...
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In a message dated 1/12/2003 6:56:26 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
> The speedometer on my 1987 Westy has been sticking as of late. It seems to
> be related to temperature too. It's been getting in to the 30's and 40's at
> night, and when I go for a drive in the morning, it just sits on 0 mph.
> Usually, a light tap on the top of the dash cover causes it to bounce up to
> what ever speed I am at. Once in a rare while, I have to tap it a bit
> harder than usual. It's just started to occur in the colder months,
> probably starting in late October.
>
Neil, I just went through the very same thing and finally got it
fixed. What really prompted me into finding and fixing the problem was the
tach needle started doing a similar thing. Sticking between 2000 ~ 3000 rpm.
I finally took the pod off and took the two meters out of the pod by
removing the four screws that hold each one in place. No need to remove the
electrical film, just let the gauges hang on to them but be careful in
manipulating so as not to break or damage the film. Best is to do one meter
at a time. I suspected that the bushing for the needle shafts were where the
problem was so I lubricated them with a very judiciously placed drop or two
of light lubricant, like Release-All or Fluid Film or 3 in 1. DO NOT USE WD
40. Clean the inside of the pod with Windex, Kleenex and compressed air if
you can while your in there and also the face of the gauges. You'll be a
happy camper afterwards. No more noise from the speedo and no more sticking
needles !
Cheers
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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