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Hello: In one of my earlier posts I mentioned that the needle on my '37 speedometer would come to rest well below the zero mark. As recommended, I pulled the needle off and lined it up with the zero mark and tried to push it back in. Well, it doesn't seem to want to stay at zero and it's really loose. It keeps dropping back down. I took it apart (see pictures), and I can't see what the needle is supposed to plug into. It's almost as if a piece is missing. Does anyone have any experience with how to fix this? Thanks in advance. :-) Dave ![[Linked Image from farm6.static.flickr.com]](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5684303210_0bf5463029.jpg) speedo3 by chev37, on Flickr ![[Linked Image from farm6.static.flickr.com]](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5683734367_d64ae20b8c.jpg) speedo2 by chev37, on Flickr ![[Linked Image from farm6.static.flickr.com]](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5684303496_e0e96e848c.jpg) Speedo1 by chev37, on Flickr
Last edited by chev37; 05/03/11 12:45 PM.
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Well, I guess I answered my own question. Found a company called D&M Restoration on the internet. I gave them a call and spoke to a tech. Apparently the shaft (as seen in the middle of picture 2) has snapped off from the speed cup (the little bronze hole above the odometer in picture 1). The needle is actually held in place magnetically! There is no way to just buy a part to fix this. It must be sent in, repaired, and the shaft re-magnetized. Live and learn.
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If you attempt to repair a component on your car that you are not completely knowledgeable of, this could be the result. Not to discourage you from attempting repairs, but just a "heads up".  
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.
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Thanks Ray. You are right, but I'm just one of those guys that has to take something apart to see how it works. I can't help myself. You would think I'd learn by now. It's just so much fun...but EXPENSIVE!!! 
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It seems the shaft is also broke where it attaches to the needle. I've seen these appearing quite often on ebay, supose is cheaper than fixing this one.
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