Speedometer Replacement 47 Fordor
 

Ok.. so my cable & turtle are new & replaced when I rebuilt my transmission...
I know.. I know, I should have re-habbed my speedometer while waiting for my trans to be rebuilt.. it was working fine for about two months.. then just went haywire.. bouncing everywhere.. There are very few speedometer shops left in L.A... does anyone know of a good replacement mechanical speedo I can get in the 5" inch diameter? :eek:

Re: Speedometer Replacement 47 Fordor
 

Mine did that, went crazy. It would go a full 360 revolution over and over. Turned out the needle was loose on the stem. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

Re: Speedometer Replacement 47 Fordor
 

Did you lube the new cable when you put it in?? If so, with what??
Paul in CT

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That's what I was thinking. Could be a bend in the cable is too sharp also.

Re: Speedometer Replacement 47 Fordor
 

kinked cable, unlub'd cable, too short cable and speedo head not lub'd(small hole where cable attaches to speedo head- saturate the "wick" withlight oil and turn with a battery drill).

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After going over lubing the cable etc. and if you are sure your speedo is bad I would suggest to have it repaired or find an OEM replacement. I have had a speedometer and a mechanical temperature gauge rebuilt many years ago for my MBG by West Valley Instruments in Canoga Park. I sure hope he is still in business. Morris seems to be the last of the craftsman to do these things. The place is most interesting.


https://www.westvalleyinstruments.com/


Bob

Re: Speedometer Replacement 47 Fordor
 

Bob... I was thinking about westvalley... it is actually a couple blocks from my house... He is in Reseda.. Now I just need to remove the speedo which I need a small socket with extensions.. anyone know by off chance what size nuts hold the speedo in place?
Thanks, WALT:o

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Walt
I would guess the green spin tight. Disconnect battery first.
Bruce