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Kevin in NJ · 05-13-2015, 09:17 PM

In the Stewart Warner round speedo they have two brass covers on the side. Under the covers are 2 felt wicks. They are both likely very very dry.

There is an addtional problem. The potmetal frame can swell causing the bushings to get tighter on the shaft.

There are other round speedos and I believe they all have pot metal guts. Most can come apart without much effort and be lubricated. There is one (Northeast?) that is probably harder then the others to get apart and back together. I happened to come across a very nice SW with good numbers so that is the one I rebuilt.

05-13-2015, 09:17 PM	#2
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Is it possible to lubricate the speedometer head? In the Stewart Warner round speedo they have two brass covers on the side. Under the covers are 2 felt wicks. They are both likely very very dry. There is an addtional problem. The potmetal frame can swell causing the bushings to get tighter on the shaft. There are other round speedos and I believe they all have pot metal guts. Most can come apart without much effort and be lubricated. There is one (Northeast?) that is probably harder then the others to get apart and back together. I happened to come across a very nice SW with good numbers so that is the one I rebuilt.