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Any way to see if a speedo works out of the car? Got a good deal on one and just came in the mail today. Original '28-29...
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I use a phillips bit on a drill right on the back of it where the cable would screw on... the bit grabs it enough ... spin it in reverse if i recall -
Awesome...thanks, Mitch!Comment
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It works! Decent cosmetically. $70 is that good?Comment
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yep that's a good price...Comment
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I always roll the trip wheels to check the red tenths wheel. The black numbers are usually fine, but you can often see faded out red digits. About 15 years ago I was at the pre war swap meet in Iowa, and a guy had two mint 28-9 speedometers for $25 each. I didn't need one, so foolishly I didn't buy them. Good parts are good trading stock.Comment
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Trip works great as well.Comment
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i have a round northeast that i am trying to get 95.00Comment
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Straight line calculation:
1,000 cable RPM = 60MPH
750 cable RPM = 45MPH
500 cable RPM = 30MPH
250 cable RPM = 15MPHComment
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Looking for advice or article on what to check first in getting it working. Any ideas ? Thanks in advance.10-28-2017, 11:32 AM -
How would I check the accuracy of the speedometer. If I’m doing 45 (speedo) and the limit is 55 nobody wants to pass me..gif "confused")
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Ok so I went for a short cruise as my vehicle is not DMV approved yet. The rebuilt speed does not work. It bench tested beautifully with a drill. I insert cable in speedo first and then the underside. I have rear on jackstands and it will go for a second and its like the cable jumps out. I'm assuming the speedo end. Any suggestions?11-22-2017, 09:17 PM -
There is still life here. Albeit slow. Working on water outlet. Hope to have it installed this weekend.
I took the dash out to start the wiring. It had a 30 amp ammeter but the screws on the back would spin when you tried to unfasten the wires! So I ordered a new one from Snyders. It was loose in the dash and the needle was stuck at the bottom. I emailed them and they said that they fall off...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
This gallery has 1 photos.11-30-2018, 07:54 PM -
Henry tells me in his "Model A Instruction Book" that I should lube the speedo cable every 5,000 miles. I don't know if mine has ever been lubed but I want to do all "Henry" says. What is the most effective way to perform this vital fete?
He also tells me that I should lube and re-calibrate the speedo itself every 10,000 miles?? Newby that needs some help!
Thanks, ...09-21-2017, 08:37 AM -
Since this is the second speedo cable I have purchased from Moss, I was informed they get them from Snyder's, so I am sending out this warning. The internal cable for the 28/29 is too short if you use the stock outer cable!!
It will fit but when pushed all the way into the depth of the turtle, it is short in making it all the way into the speedo square and you need it all the way into...09-18-2017, 09:30 PM -
I am having a dickens of a time getting the speedometer end out of the transmission on my 57 bird. The clip came off with ease but adapter is stuck tight in the tranny. I’ve pre soaked with PB blaster but still won’t budge. I will try some heat. Just don’t want to destroy it.12-13-2019, 08:39 AM -
OK I give up. Where does the speedometer cable go? I don't have one so I can't see where it should be...
I assumed it went to the transmission but I don't think that's correct.
I'm just curious - Got the Mike's email today for the speedometer cable special - figured out it's not the one for me. And then got to wondering where the heck it went.04-10-2020, 09:54 PM -
I realize this is a futile endeavor, but I would like my ’31 to be a bit quieter on our drives. I’ve recently sent a lot of time with the floorboards - new seal kit around the edges, and making screws work on all the ‘D’ nuts in the subframe. Sealing the floorboards alone made a huge difference. However, there is still one rate from the instrument panel area that sill bothers me. I dont...05-25-2020, 11:13 PM -
Took Clarabelle out the other day and during the ride the speedo quit. I checked it out and found broken inner cable. I ordered a new one and I thought I should check the speedo for fear of seizing. Cut about 3" off of the broken cable to test it and sure enough can't move it barehanded and would hate to use a drill for fear of tearing it up.
I don't trust myself to disassemble it but thought...07-19-2019, 03:16 PM
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