The Ford Barn

kbinde2 · 07-29-2018, 04:51 AM

The speedometer has been making some noise and not steady in it's movement. I researched several sources of "how-to", the cost of a rebuild, and also considered a unit from suppliers, the decided to clean/lube by the DIY method. Dry grease flushed out, insides cleaned and fresh lubrication..
we'll go for a ride today and test it out.!!

papanick · 07-29-2018, 06:57 AM

hay if it needs to be rebuild or serviced PLEASE let me know. I can do it and have it back in the mail the same day. [email protected]

1929 · 07-29-2018, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kbinde2

The speedometer has been making some noise and not steady in it's movement. I researched several sources of "how-to", the cost of a rebuild, and also considered a unit from suppliers, the decided to clean/lube by the DIY method. Dry grease flushed out, insides cleaned and fresh lubrication..
we'll go for a ride today and test it out.!!

Let us know how it worked out.

Corley · 07-29-2018, 10:14 AM

Sorry to hijack the thread, but though I'd mention that you can purchase a Heads Up GPS speedometer on eBay for less than $20, that can be moved from car to car, so makes a great temp speedo if yours craps out at a critical time. On my CCPU, I just permanently mounted one above the rear window, and it is easier viewed either on the windshield or in the rear view mirror. (Also really visable at night!) Used stick back Velcro, works a treat, leaves no damage to car. They also sell dash topper GPS Speedos for very little $. Made in China, but what isn't these days?

You could use one of these if yours is kapoot!

kbinde2 · 07-29-2018, 10:14 AM

Thanks papanick.. wanted to try this and learn as I did. Had replaced a bad cable, and cleaned and lubed the drive unit prior, I still had a noise and slight vibration I could feel on the speedo face (off and on) as I drove. Video and articles helped me along the way.. smooth and quiet today.!

Nice drive....... kb

Jim Brierley · 07-29-2018, 11:19 AM

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You were smart to do the simple things first! Good luck.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 07-29-2018, 09:13 PM

If you send it t Papanick, send the CABLE/HOUSING also, so he can check those out.
Bill W.

07-29-2018, 06:57 AM	#2
papanick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: gouverneur n,y, Posts: 2,756	Re: Erratic Speedometer hay if it needs to be rebuild or serviced PLEASE let me know. I can do it and have it back in the mail the same day. [email protected]

07-29-2018, 10:14 AM	#4
Corley Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Battle Ground WA Posts: 293	Re: Erratic Speedometer Sorry to hijack the thread, but though I'd mention that you can purchase a Heads Up GPS speedometer on eBay for less than $20, that can be moved from car to car, so makes a great temp speedo if yours craps out at a critical time. On my CCPU, I just permanently mounted one above the rear window, and it is easier viewed either on the windshield or in the rear view mirror. (Also really visable at night!) Used stick back Velcro, works a treat, leaves no damage to car. They also sell dash topper GPS Speedos for very little $. Made in China, but what isn't these days? You could use one of these if yours is kapoot! __________________ Corley ----------------- Subscribed to the KISS principle!

07-29-2018, 10:14 AM	#5
kbinde2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Delaware Posts: 261	Re: Erratic Speedometer Thanks papanick.. wanted to try this and learn as I did. Had replaced a bad cable, and cleaned and lubed the drive unit prior, I still had a noise and slight vibration I could feel on the speedo face (off and on) as I drove. Video and articles helped me along the way.. smooth and quiet today.! Nice drive....... kb

07-29-2018, 11:19 AM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: Erratic Speedometer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You were smart to do the simple things first! Good luck.

07-29-2018, 09:13 PM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Erratic Speedometer If you send it t Papanick, send the CABLE/HOUSING also, so he can check those out. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"