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bavArian · 04-29-2022, 09:44 AM

Hello guys,

my speedometer is having some motivation issues, it won't read anything.
I've verified that torque tube drive and speedometer cable are working as well as the speedometer itself. (disassembled and tested/repaired it)

The problem is a completely worn input shaft on the speedometer side. It's not square anymore but completely round!

Is that part currently available new somewhere? I know I could write Bert's as they probably have a used spare in stock but if I have to disassemble the speedo again I'd like to use new parts.
Thanks in advance.

Greetings from Germany,

Daniel

jeepguy1948 · 04-29-2022, 11:57 AM

Uncle Nick is on this site and he can rebuild the speedo at a price that makes it a no brainer.

bavArian · 04-29-2022, 12:02 PM

The problem is that I have to pay shipping to the states twice + import taxes on the cost of the restoration.

That's the reason I would like to order the parts and do it myself, saves me at least 150 bucks + the cost of restoration.

LeonardS · 04-29-2022, 01:39 PM

Ask papanick if he can sell you what you need.

lrf · 04-29-2022, 02:17 PM

Go on e-bay and look up papanicks speedometers or PM him. It may actually be cheaper and it's guaranteed. Speedometers aren't easy to fix, IMO. Good luck. LRF

Oldgearz · 04-29-2022, 05:17 PM

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I think you had the right premonition-----e-mail Bert's and see what he can do for you.

TerryO · 04-29-2022, 07:41 PM

Your shaft may be like mine round for the 1st 1/2-5/8 " then square past that. The problem is the cable won't reach that far in.

Also there is supposed to be a washer under the raised portion in the upper cable housing which raises the cable up a small amount.

TOB

bavArian · 04-30-2022, 02:06 AM

Unfortunately my inputshaft is almost completely worn, not "just" the first half of it. I did use a spacer on the torque-tube side to get the cable further into the speedo, but that only worked for 2 miles. (during which the speedo worked flawlessly :P)

So I take it the input shaft is currently not available as a reproduction, correct?
Then I'll mail Bert's and papanick and see what they can offer me.

04-29-2022, 09:44 AM	#1
bavArian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 215	Source for speedometer input shaft Hello guys, my speedometer is having some motivation issues, it won't read anything. I've verified that torque tube drive and speedometer cable are working as well as the speedometer itself. (disassembled and tested/repaired it) The problem is a completely worn input shaft on the speedometer side. It's not square anymore but completely round! Is that part currently available new somewhere? I know I could write Bert's as they probably have a used spare in stock but if I have to disassemble the speedo again I'd like to use new parts. Thanks in advance. Greetings from Germany, Daniel

04-29-2022, 11:57 AM	#2
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 721	Re: Source for speedometer input shaft Uncle Nick is on this site and he can rebuild the speedo at a price that makes it a no brainer.

04-29-2022, 12:02 PM	#3
bavArian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 215	Re: Source for speedometer input shaft The problem is that I have to pay shipping to the states twice + import taxes on the cost of the restoration. That's the reason I would like to order the parts and do it myself, saves me at least 150 bucks + the cost of restoration.

04-29-2022, 01:39 PM	#4
LeonardS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 657	Re: Source for speedometer input shaft Ask papanick if he can sell you what you need.

04-29-2022, 02:17 PM	#5
lrf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: long beach ca Posts: 171	Re: Source for speedometer input shaft Go on e-bay and look up papanicks speedometers or PM him. It may actually be cheaper and it's guaranteed. Speedometers aren't easy to fix, IMO. Good luck. LRF

04-29-2022, 05:17 PM	#6
Oldgearz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Sagle, Idaho Posts: 359	Re: Source for speedometer input shaft Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think you had the right premonition-----e-mail Bert's and see what he can do for you.

04-29-2022, 07:41 PM	#7
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 531	Re: Source for speedometer input shaft Your shaft may be like mine round for the 1st 1/2-5/8 " then square past that. The problem is the cable won't reach that far in. Also there is supposed to be a washer under the raised portion in the upper cable housing which raises the cable up a small amount. TOB

04-30-2022, 02:06 AM	#8
bavArian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 215	Re: Source for speedometer input shaft Unfortunately my inputshaft is almost completely worn, not "just" the first half of it. I did use a spacer on the torque-tube side to get the cable further into the speedo, but that only worked for 2 miles. (during which the speedo worked flawlessly :P) So I take it the input shaft is currently not available as a reproduction, correct? Then I'll mail Bert's and papanick and see what they can offer me.