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| Author: | cooperess [ Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Speedometer Needle Waving |
My speedo needle waves around, so I have no idea of my speed. Is there an easy fix? |
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| Author: | 68+86auto [ Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Speedometer Needle Waving |
How much does it wave around? Make sure both ends of the speedo cable are tight. |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Speedometer Needle Waving |
I'd say 10 to 20 MPH. I have checked cable tightness. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Speedometer Needle Waving |
Mine does this too, on mine it's the friction to turn the odometer wheels of my old Moke 140kmh speedo. When the ratchet pawl engages the wheel, the needle drops, as it retracts the needle rises. I need to pull the speedo out and lube the bits but haven't got a round tuit. |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Speedometer Needle Waving |
Can also be a sign the cable is sticking in it's sheath, had two fail a few months after showing this symptom. Both had burns from getting too close to the headers. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Speedometer Needle Waving |
another cause is that the magnet plate that's driven by the speedo cable lightly touches/drags on the cup that the needle spring is attached to - there's a little bush under it that wears, when it does that the clearance is reduced and the needle jumps around.... new cable first! |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Speedometer Needle Waving |
New cable on the way. Will advise results. |
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