Date:         Tue, 14 Jan 2014 09:09:42 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speedo needle sits still sometimes
Comments: To: Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com>
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how many miles on that speedometer Don?

Maybe the drive wheel bushing is worn far enough to allow the pickup
wheel to contact it? Slapping the cluster cover jars it loose again?

When I "rebuilt" my '85 speedo, both of these wheels tended to
contact. (due to my work) At first, the speedo wouldn't show speed
until ~ 15 MPH. It now works fine (though reads slightly high) as the
parts have settled in it seems.

FWIW, others have found that installing a bracket to hold the odo
shaft from walking out is a decent longer term fix.



On 1/14/14, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ok then, there's no one trick, like the drop of superglue on that odo
> gear.....  When it gets much worse, I'll try wd 40 into the back where the
> cable attaches.  Weird, this behaviour showing up now, when I am in a warm
> dry climate..



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