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| | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 | Took ‘41 out for a leisurely drive around the block last night. First time since October, there are now 21 miles on the odometer all from going around the block. It started right up after a couple of drops of gas into the carburetor. On the first time around I realized that I must have incorrectly positioned the speedometer needle as it was showing 40 MPH and I was still in 2nd gear (not likely with the stock 4.56 rear end) On the second time around The needle fell off when the truck hit a bump in the road. Guess the needle needs to be glued to that skinny little post. Anyone ever have one of these speedometers apart and know how to hold the needle on?? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 37 | Kip, I just took my gauge cluster out Sunday. I'm rewiring everything and I took it out to see what I can do to clean it up. I'll take a look at mine for ya. speaking of speedo cables...I need to get one. ha-ha!
Dean | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,048 | Send me your e mail address and I'll send my dash before and after photos | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Kip:
I built a good speedo out of parts from a bunch of broken ones. (I don't recommend it unless you've got a few days to putter around, BTW)
IIRC, there is a small clip or a nut or something that holds the needle on. I will look at my spare parts and see if that is the case or not.
I'll let you know. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 37 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 37 | for anyone else reading, I did look mine over and sent pics to Kip41. The speeedo needle has a small hub/cap pinning the needle down onto the post. | | |
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