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Speedometer Needle Fell Off

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by DanStew, Aug 6, 2016.

  1. Aug 6, 2016
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I am not sure if it is something able to fix, but the needle is falling off the center shaft of the speedometer. How is the needle attached to the center shaft?
     
    DanStew, Aug 6, 2016
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  2. Aug 7, 2016
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Ugh. I hate when that happens.

    Staying tuned to see if there's a fix. I have a few of them that are like that.
     
    ITLKSEZ, Aug 7, 2016
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    47v6

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    it is now an infinite improbability drive.
     
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    PeteL

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    Don't panic.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Patrick

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    It just presses onto the shaft
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2016
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I pulled it apart last night and it just flops like it is not supported by anything but the dampener springs around it. I cannot pull it from the center without the spring going with it, but it just kind of dangles with no purpose. If i put Viagra cream on it, maybe it would get upright, but for only an hour or so ;)
    I will probably just get a new one
     
    DanStew, Aug 8, 2016
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    Patrick

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    Or find a used one for parts. The one in mine I built from 3 different speedometer heads. One of the odometer numerals is slightly off color, but other than that it's like new..
     
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    Walt Couch

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    The pin (shaft) with the spring and pointrer is supposed to be securely fixed to the speed cup. It should not wiggle around. Shaft broken?
     
    Walt Couch, Aug 8, 2016
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    47v6

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    This is for a 2a? I bought a new one. 100 bucks or so. Works and performs as original.
     
    47v6, Aug 8, 2016
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