<VV> Speedometer problem

[J R Read_HML]

The cable problem is typically a LM issue since water can sometimes enter at 
the LF backing plate attachment point.

Try unscrewing the cable from the speedo and give a quick squirt with WD40 
into the hole in the back of the speedo where the cable was removed.  See if 
that shuts it up.

Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Thompson" <dave.thompson at verizon.net>
To: "'Marc Sheridan'" <sheridanma1966 at gmail.com>; "'Jason Greenfield'" 
<mr_zrxv65 at yahoo.com>
Cc: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Speedometer problem


> OK,
> This subject brings up a question...
>
> My 63 Spyder speedo chirps & squeals now and then. It only happens for a 
> few
> seconds every 30 miles or so. The needle wiggles only while it is 
> squealing.
> Otherwise it is very stable.
>
> The other responses have validated my thoughts of fixing it. As suggested, 
> I
> plan to add a little graphite into the cable housing from the speedo end 
> and
> run it. Do you guys think that I might also plan to replace the entire 
> cable
> eventually? I read someplace NOT to replace just the inside but to replace
> the cable and housing. Has anyone had the actual speedo squeal or is it 
> most
> likely just the old cable? This is very low on my priority list but I
> thought I'd ask since the subject was on the table.
>
> Dave Thompson
> Westminster, CA
>
> [SNIP]
>
> It sure sounds like the cable needs to be replaced.
>
> Marc Sheridan
>
> [SNIP]
>
> Likely just needs some graphite powder lubricant dumped into the cable and
> you should then respin it with a drill to move the lube around.  That will
> smooth it out, as it did for me on my 68.
>
> Dave, 68 Kelmark V8Vair, 66 Corsa 14-4 Vert
>
> [SNIP]
>
> On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:18 PM, Jason Greenfield
> <mr_zrxv65 at yahoo.com>wrote:
>
>> I have a 64 turbo speedometer that the odometer quit working.  Taking one
>> off the shelf that had sat for awhile I replaced it in the car.  However,
>> before installing the new speedometer I tested it with a drill.  On the
>> bench the speedometer was smooth and everything worked fine.  Once
> installed
>> the speedometer needle bounces like crazy.  Any ideas?
>
>
>
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