The Speedometer in my 1963 Studebaker GT Hawk R1 is frozen solid. Where is a recommended repair facility that can rebuild and calibrate it? Has anyone been able to free theirs up without sending it out?
Thanks
Robert
Thanks
Robert
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1963 Studebaker GT Hawk R1 63V-33867
1964 Studebaker Avanti R1 R-5364
1970 Avanti II RQA-0385
1981 Avanti II RQB-3304 -
Check w/ your local Stude' chapter, one of the knowledgeable Stude' parts suppliers or a current issue of Hemmings. very likely to find a nearby (or by mail) repair source. They will need to know the transmission make/model and differential ratio plus rear tire size and outside diameter.
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I have freed up several speedo. By where the cable hooks on, there is a small brass plug. remove and lube with oil. gently move the end where the cable hooks on back and forth until it frees up. hook a drill and spin it both ways. lube again. replace plug. Use WD 40 to start.Last edited by DieselJim; 03-13-2022, 07:43 PM.Comment
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Paul,
I was hopeful the someone had good success with a speedo shop and could recommend. We don’t have a Stude Chapter around here.
Diesel Jim,
I have 2 1963 160 MPH speedometers and they’re both seized solid. No give/play/movement of any kind. When you say you have done several. Were they acting up or were any of them seized up solid? I have a good 120 MPH speedo and I can spin the brass at the end of the threaded shaft. I don’t think a pair of vise grips would turn the 160s.
1963 Studebaker GT Hawk R1 63V-33867
1964 Studebaker Avanti R1 R-5364
1970 Avanti II RQA-0385
1981 Avanti II RQB-3304Comment
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They were froze up. One was a 56 Golden Hawk. A couple Champ . When they start chattering and squealing, lube them.Originally posted by 1inxs View PostComment
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Commercial Speedometer 2446 Evergreen Ave. West Sacramento CA 95691 916 371-5873. I hope this helpsComment
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Jc Auto Restoration in Lynnwood WA. Give the a shout
they do that stuffComment
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