Date:         Wed, 8 Dec 2021 17:14:46 -0800
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Looking for instrument cluster or tachometer
Comments: To: Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com>
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It is the first time this has happened - now not the last I am sure.  I had
the cluster apart when I installed the Plasma Gauge Kit in late Summer so
maybe there is a relationship somewhere along the line.

BT

On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 5:02 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> aha... the speedometer on my van works well above 50°F (10°C)... under
> that it won't work, so I have to give a whack on the instrument cluster
> cover then it works again. I guess the grease/lubricant in there is too old
> or too thick for winter temperature.
>
> On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 4:47 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I've added a couple of custom instruments to my van to try and understand
>> the vehicle's operation a little better.  In some ways I think the real
>> reason there are so few indicators in the Vanagon is to minimize the
>> amount
>> of stress we already have when driving these machines.  A kind of blissful
>> peace as the gauges creep to the extremities.
>>
>> Anyway here is a Vanagon related instrument cluster story from this past
>> weekend when I took the van out for a bit of a longer run in cooler temps.
>> Was on the road at 6:15 AM to take my son to a sports game at a community
>> centre about 40 kms away.  Anyway driving at relatively lower speeds in
>> town then got to the Freeway and once I got past 60 km on the speedo I
>> heard lots of clicking and ticking from what seemed to be the instrument
>> cluster.  Pulled off the instrument cluster cover while driving - (my son
>> has never seen that before and was wondering what I was up to) -
>> anyway sure enough sounds were emanating from instrument gauges.  As the
>> cab warmed and or the gauges warmed - the sound slowly dissipated.
>>
>> Possibly an arthritic gear or two in the speedo I wonder?  Might be time
>> to
>> find a used cluster as well - mine is pretty beat up.
>>
>> Bruce
>>
>