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Who have you guys had good luck with for speedometer repair?
Speedometer in question is from a 1966 C10 if that makes any difference. It has been disconnected for decades. IIRC before getting disconnected it was intermittently slamming the needle against the stop.
Thanks.
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The erratic movement maybe due to dry inner cable or a sharp bend in the casing. Check the casing for sharp bends then put some oil down the cable.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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I think I tried that, but it was a long time ago. It was making a grinding noise and slamming the needle against the top peg.
The cable is getting replaced. I thought I would try to get a leg up on the speedometer because I am pretty sure the drum was dragging. I have no idea how long it takes to get one fixed.
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I had one of my 1928 speedometers lubed and calibrated by Commercial Speedometer in Sacramento, CA. They had one old guy who was still working on the old iron. I mailed my speedo to them and they mailed it back to me. It has been running nicely for a number of years now.
Their phone number is (916) 371-5873.
Cheers, Dean
Dean 'Rustoholic' Meltz old and ugly is beautiful!
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I'll give them a call after the holiday weekend. Thanks!
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