| carcrazy | -- 11-09-2016 @ 5:09 PM |
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The Speedometer needle has gone past the max. speed mark and buried itself there out-of-sight. What is the best way to make it return and become visible again? What is the best lube to use for the speedometer cable?
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| TomO | -- 11-10-2016 @ 9:00 AM |
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You did not tell us what was going on when the needle got buried. You did not tell us the year of your car, which may have a bearing on the repair. Your cable could be broken or frayed causing the needle to stick, in that case, removing the cable should allow the needle to go back to zero. If it does not, you will have to send the speedometer in to be repaired. Graphite speedometer cable lube is the best lube, but it is very messy and you must use extreme care not to get any on the upholstery ar it will stain it. White lithium grease can also be used sparingly. Any lumps or clumps of grease will harden and damage the cable and housing. Tom
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| carcrazy | -- 11-10-2016 @ 8:26 PM |
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The needle got buried after much needle fluctuation accompanied by loud grinding and screeching noises. The car is a 1953 Ford. I have removed the inner cable and lubed its entire length with Cable Ease speedometer cable lube. There were no frayed areas on the cable but one area about 3 feet away from the speedometer appeared to be necked down like it could have been squeezed. Once the inner cable was put back in and the car driven a short distance the speedometer made a clicking noise and the needle never came back into view. During this time the odometer continued working normally. Can the speedometer be repaired at home? If not, what is the best course of action to take - send it out for repair or search for another speedometer to replace it? Chuck
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| TomO | -- 11-13-2016 @ 9:08 AM |
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The needle may be stuck and could be gently persuaded back into the working area or the spring that returns the needle to 0 may be broken. Remove the speedometer from the car and if it is more than just stuck, send it out for repair. Baxter Ford in KS does good work and others have recommended Bob's Speedometer Service. Baxter Ford 131 Arkansas St Lawrence, KS 66044-1380 | view map (785) 842-9256 Tom
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| carcrazy | -- 11-13-2016 @ 11:13 AM |
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Tom, Thank you.
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