Mine does that too. I just live without a speedo but I'm sure it's the speedo head at fault. It would wind the needle all of the way around the face of the speedometer just before it would kill the cable. I know there are speedo repair shops out there, I would contact some and see if there's any common problems to the A.D. truck speedo's and get some quotes to get it repaired.
Good luck with it,
Scott

P.S. got pictures? and welcome to the 'Bolt


Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

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