Howling Speedometer

[ncjdlj]

A while back a howling noise started in my '53 Land Cruiser which was taken care of by greasing the cable. A few months later a similar noise started. It stopped after disconnecting the cable from the speedometer. The experts tell me it is the speedometer itself and the only thing to do is take it out and have it rebuilt. Are there any other suggestions out there? Is there a way to lubricate the speedometer? I'm open for suggestions.

Don Juday
LaGrange Park, IL
ncjdlj@aol.com
1953 Land Cruiser

[Roscomacaw]

Don, I can't say conclusively that it's an easy fix, BUT...

I just happen to have a 53 speedo head out in the garage. Here's a photo of the oiling point at the back of this unit. A couple of drops of 3-in-1 or something equivelent and I'd bet your squealing goes away!

[img] http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/309061...eedooilcup.jpg [/img]

Miscreant Studebaker nut in California's central valley.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[DEEPNHOCK]

We have got to take up a collection to get you a camera tripod[}][]
(Hard to take a pic holding the part in your hand, isn't it
Jeff[8D]
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[Roscomacaw]

Yeah and I thought this thing (Canon Powershot A720 IS) had the technology to make up for such. Oh well - maybe cause it was on macro.[xx(]
Still, you can see where the oiling point is. I've had several howling, screeching speedos that have been cured with a drop of oil.

Miscreant Studebaker nut in California's central valley.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[Mark57]

Yup, that little bottle of 3 in 1 (SAE 20) works wonders.

<h5>Mark
'57 Transtar Deluxe
Vancouver Island

Are you planning to attend the NW Overdrive Tour in Parksville, BC
May 23 & 24, 2009?</h5>

[bams50]

I'd love to know how to do those on-picture captions and arrows... no idea how it's done[:I]



Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"With your Lark you're on your own, free as a bird, alive as a Lark. You've suddenly discovered that happiness is a thing called Larking!"

[Roscomacaw]

bams, alot of the photo-editing software offers this ability. Truth told, I used Microsoft Paint, which is in the accessories section of your Windows operating section. I'm sure the fancier softwares like Photo-Shop and others have this capability, but I'm used to Paint AND it's simple enough that I don't feel intimidated by the complexity.[:I]

Miscreant Studebaker nut in California's central valley.

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[JDP]

I use Compupic

http://www.photodex.com/products/

JDP/Maryland
"I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."
Thomas Jefferson

[clarkwd]

A couple of drops of 3-in-1 or something equivalent and I'd bet your squealing goes away!

Cold weather came and my speedometer was howling like crazy. Never knew about the oil hole till I came here. Found a can of 3 in 1 oil and it works.
This forum is a great place.
Bill

[jackb]

not to mention an 8 year old thread ......welcome !