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Eighty · 05-28-2014, 12:18 PM

Have wondered if small hole in speedometer housing is for oil. Thanks in advance of any information!

160B · 05-28-2014, 12:57 PM

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The small hole on the back of the case is not a lubrication point.

For the round Stewart Warner speedometer.

Remove the speedometer from the case and on one side there are two brass cups, gently remove each cup and remove the felt wick in each hole. Clean them in a solvent, dry thoroughly, oil them, replace them and reinstall the brass cups. Use a light machine oil.

05-28-2014, 12:18 PM	#1
Eighty Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 40	Round speedometer oiling Have wondered if small hole in speedometer housing is for oil. Thanks in advance of any information!

05-28-2014, 12:57 PM	#2
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Round speedometer oiling Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The small hole on the back of the case is not a lubrication point. For the round Stewart Warner speedometer. Remove the speedometer from the case and on one side there are two brass cups, gently remove each cup and remove the felt wick in each hole. Clean them in a solvent, dry thoroughly, oil them, replace them and reinstall the brass cups. Use a light machine oil. __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time? Last edited by 160B; 05-28-2014 at 01:29 PM. Reason: clarified application for round SW speedometer