Speedometer pinion gear

[elerslie]

OK - got new core. Ran it threw the tube and it turned fine, no obstructions. Installed it - twisted off again. Took gauge end of core and stuck it in the back of the speedo - wont turn. Can that gauge seize up enough to twist off the core?

I assume taking it out will be a huge pain in the but plus the prospect of finding one. Ugh.





Harry

[tbredehoft]

Can the gage seize up and twist off the core?

Absolutely.

Remove the gage. There is a small (1/8 in) hole on top where the cable screw on end is. clean the dust out of it with a Q tip and drop one drop of 3 in 1 oil or sewing machine oil in there. THEN use a square wooden match to turn the core of the gage. If it won't turn, find another. There certainly should be some around somewhere.

Remember to lubricate the new one.

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[elerslie]

Is there a secret or easy way to remove that guage?

Harry