speedometer head square cable drive stripped
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speedometer head square cable drive stripped
the square drive on the back of the speedometer is stripped so the cable will no turn the gears. I there a fix for this, parts, epoxy? any guidance much appreciated. thanks
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It is a lubricated friction fit. Short of a rebuild or replacement i know of no permanent fix.
If it is stripped does the part move or is there additional internal damage to the magnet and drum?
Garbz
If it is stripped does the part move or is there additional internal damage to the magnet and drum?
Garbz
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Thanks for the reply, Ya it spins smooth needle moves the cable won't spin it because the hole is now round. what do I need to replace? part #? Thanks for any input.
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I would lube the end of the cable with vasalene and put epoxy in the part, then put the lubed cable end in and let it setup a bit, then you can remove the cable end and let it cure. The lube will prevent the cable from getting ruined and you could have a temp fix until you can get the part.
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Still come across the clusters on ebay occasionally, if not concerned about the condition of the instrument panel one can pick up a cluster with gauges for less $20-$30. Recently purchased both the sweeping and round speedo cluster and paid less than $20 for each, I emailed seller who assured me the gauges work so put in a bid and got lucky. IMO, there are some sellers who are unreasonable with the price but will usually find an unknowing buyer. I receive daily ebay notices for 61-66 Ford pickup parts and there have been 3-4 round speedo instrument panels listed from $10 to $250 over the past week. Anyhow, food for thought.
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