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02-29-2024, 06:00 PM | #1 |
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Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
Hello, my speedometer never has worked so when i pulled the rear end out this last fall I discovered a broken speedo cable end. Bought a new one and installed. Speedometer still not working. Once I pulled the new cable, I saw the cable was snapped again in the same spot - at the torque tube end.
Everything looks good on the speedometer gear at the torque tube, so I pulled out the speedometer and it's really stuck. When I put a drill on it with a square bit it will register speed and the odometer seems to work fine, but it is really gummed up in there, takes a lot o torque to turn it. There are no screws to take it apart to get some lubricant in there. Would it be foolish to drill out the rivets and get some WD40 in there, or will everything come falling out if I do this? I'd like to have a speedo, just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem. I have another new speedometer cable but I know it would be toast if I reinstall thanks for any guidance! |
02-29-2024, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
Did you also post on the early V8 forum?
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Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
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02-29-2024, 09:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
Use 3in1, watch, or sewing machine oil. WD-40 will ruin pot metal.
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03-01-2024, 11:32 AM | #5 |
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Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
Contact "papanick" [email protected]
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03-02-2024, 03:42 PM | #6 |
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Re: Speedometer for 46 Ford Car
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