Date:         Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:20:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET>
Subject:      odometer fixed
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Vanaroos,

After appealing to the list for advice on how to remove my speedmeter
from the cluster so I could fix the odometer, I couldn't.

Scott sent directions on how to get the speedometer out, which worked
right well. Unfortunately my odometer fixing skills weren't up to the
same level. After taking it to a friend who's very clever with things
mechanical the trip meter started working but only about 1/3 speed.
Hmm. The main odometer started working backwards. Double hmm.

But there was a solution!

Money.

Sent it Palo Alto speedometer. They replaced assembly with the disks
showing the numbers and viola! Fixed.

Of course you say I could have done this a year ago and have done with
it then.

You guys just don't know how to have fun: removing and replacing the
cluster and the speedometer about a zillion times, poking around with
a dental pick, swearing, all those fun things, for a year, or more.

Just thought you'd like to know and many thanks to those who proffered
advice and help.

Mike [Mr. Fixit]