Date:         Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:38:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: Odometer fix?
Comments: To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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Hi Mike,

Rough up the metal shaft a bit with some side cutting pliers, then force
the gear back onto it. That method of repair has lasted for about 15,000
mile on my odometer.

Another great adhesive for plastic-metal is a cyanoacrylate-based
superglue. ("KrazyGlue" etc) My scout troop uses CA glue to bond
propellers to motor shafts on model planes we build, and we rarely lose
a prop without it being related to some sort of impact.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca

Mike Miller wrote:
> Vanaroonees,
>
> My odometer keeps breaking. The shaft pulls out of one side of the carrier
> and so it doesn't engage.
>
> BenT fixed it with lacquer [nail polish, he CLAIMED it was Tina's but???]
> and it worked for about a year. Then failed.
>
> So far I've glued it with goop, 2 part epoxy and lacquer [OK nail polish I
> just happened to have a bottle of clear around.] Lasted the longest with
> lacquer, about 400 miles, but each time it falls out again.
>
> Any suggestions as to glues or other fixes? A new speedometer is around $200
> so that's out.
>
> Mike
>