Date:         Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:41:16 -0800
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
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On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:11 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Pull the cluster. If  you can't do that in less than three minutes,
> you haven't done it enough : )
>
> I think you just have to lift the faceplate off by removing the two
> tiny screws. Pull the needle off first...

Aside from the 3 minute "rule", I think one has to own at least 2
spare speedos too.  <grin>

 I found the link Mike Collum posted really useful.

On my first odometer fixing spree, I snapped the speedo needle. Crazy
glue fixed it. It's fragile.

It works now but reads 18 km/hr too fast. Possibly due to:

"snap" spinning the shaft the speedo cable attaches to. ("Hey lookee
here. Them gears spin reel good!") I'd suggest spinning it gently if
at all.

And possibly....

Installed speedo needle slightly "advanced". It "rested" fine though.
Far fetched, but maybe possible?

Just my .02 KM's. ;)

Neil.