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CarlG · 03-17-2017, 02:13 AM

I had my speedometer do exactly this when turning from 49,999 to 50,000. Apparently moving to turn the next higher digit becomes too much for a speedometer that is already on the brink of failure.

My solution was to get a rebuilt unit from PapaNick.

This was on the round Stewart Warner in a '31.

03-17-2017, 02:13 AM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Odometer quit, Speedo works I had my speedometer do exactly this when turning from 49,999 to 50,000. Apparently moving to turn the next higher digit becomes too much for a speedometer that is already on the brink of failure. My solution was to get a rebuilt unit from PapaNick. This was on the round Stewart Warner in a '31. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club