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speedometer milage frozen up #199926 03/06/11 02:26 AM
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OP badboy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 78 California	I have a '58 Chevy Bel Air passenger car. I replaced the cable that turns the milage counter doesn't change. I unscrewed the cap that holds the cable in place to see if it was turning and it is. Is there a way to lubricate the indicators without taking it apart? Are they known to freeze up from sitting long period of time and exposed to moisture of air? I first thought that it would of worked itself out and maybe start to change the counter.

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Re: speedometer milage frozen up badboy #199928 03/06/11 04:08 AM
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AntiqueMechanic Technical Advisor ChatMaster - 10,000 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,379 Likes: 1 Vancouver, WA	Before the unit is damaged, I suggest you remove the speedometer head and take it to a speedometer shop for professional attention. RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ 1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.

Re: speedometer milage frozen up badboy #199994 03/06/11 06:51 PM
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widman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 65 Tarija, Bolivia	I don't have experience with that one, but sometimes the clip that holds the gear assembly in place slips out and allows the assembly to move away. In the 60 Corvair it is a little cardboard clip. much more probable than freezing up. Doesn't hurt to look at it and make sure everything is in its place. Richard's Cars How to restore trim

Re: speedometer milage frozen up AntiqueMechanic #200004 03/06/11 08:30 PM
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OP badboy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 78 California	was trying to avoid that

Re: speedometer milage frozen up widman #200005 03/06/11 08:31 PM
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OP badboy Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 78 California	Your right, it's just not easy to get at:(

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