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04-04-2021, 05:34 PM | #21 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
I took the speedometer out and it works just fine when I tested it so I put it back in the car. Then I jacked the car up and looked at the cable in the car. It was not turning with the car in gear but when I applied a little pressure and pushed it in it started to turn. I know some have said to add a nail to the transmission gear but I do not understand how this looks or how to do it. Can someone post a photo of the fix with the nail? I am sure it works but I cannot visualize it.
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04-05-2021, 07:32 AM | #22 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
I think my cable is a bit short because when the car is in gear and I have the cable off the speedometer in the car it does not turn. When I apply a bit of pressure the cable begins to turn. What size of nail can I put into the speedometer gear? What is the max length of nail spacer that can be used and still have the cable work on the transmission end.
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04-05-2021, 08:26 AM | #23 | |
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04-05-2021, 08:58 AM | #24 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
Do you have the correct cable. The oval speedometer has larger ends on the cable
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04-05-2021, 09:25 AM | #25 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
A speedometer shop can make up a longer cable for you. (Do speedometer shops still exist?) Or you could buy one from one of the suppliers.
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04-05-2021, 10:22 PM | #27 |
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04-06-2021, 12:30 AM | #28 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
Pull the inner cable out and look at it, it should pull out easy from the speedometer end. Sounds like it might be broke. Also take the bottom end off and inspect it, if you still don't see anything wrong take the turtle off and inspect.
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04-08-2021, 12:42 AM | #29 | |
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04-08-2021, 09:18 AM | #30 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
Try auto parts store for universal replacement inner cable ,these you cut to length you want and crimp the end on in a vice, you can make a longer one.
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04-08-2021, 01:16 PM | #31 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
Just pulled the cable and it looks good. I had both ends off and to be honest I do not see how I can put a nail in the speedometer gear.
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04-08-2021, 06:00 PM | #32 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
My car is March 1928, and I have the big cable.
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04-08-2021, 06:37 PM | #33 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
Can someone share how to put a nail in the speedometer gear? When I pull the lower cable off I cannot fit a small finishing nail into the center of the speedometer gear however because its on it's side I cannot see it as well. Thanks for all your help.
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04-08-2021, 07:54 PM | #34 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
There are two different gear assemblies or turtles. Yours should have a round hole with a slot, and the bottom end of your cable should have a round end with a tab. Check to see if it will go in the gear assembly properly. The other 30-31 type has a square hole, Make sure you have the correct gear assembly, a 28-29 cable will not go in a 30-31 gear assembly.
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04-08-2021, 08:18 PM | #35 | |
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04-08-2021, 08:25 PM | #36 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
Remove your inner cable from the outer cable and put the bottom end into the gear, how far will it go in, is the tab broke off, will it go in far enough for the tab to properly enter the slot. We are not sure if you need a nail yet.
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04-08-2021, 08:40 PM | #37 | |
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04-08-2021, 08:44 PM | #38 |
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Re: Speedometer stopped working on my 29
Your inner cable should stick out on the upper end about 1/8 inch, and should go past the bottom of the outer housing about 1 inch.
All reproduction cables are not the same length and some will not work with some outer housings If your inner cable is too short, the tab could have been barely touching the slot, then the small spot that was touching wore away and it stopped turning Last edited by 1930 coupe; 04-08-2021 at 08:50 PM. |
04-08-2021, 08:47 PM | #39 |
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That sounds about right to what I am seeing.
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04-09-2021, 11:08 AM | #40 |
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Does my cable look good or bad in the photo? Thanks as I just do not know at this time.
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