speedometer float after new parts
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speedometer float after new parts
Im a little frusterated. I found a 240 kmph speedometer with 65k on it to replace my 140 kmph speedometer (kept buring it). when i installed it, i made sure it was clean and everything went back to where it was. took the car out and the needle will float 30kmph, like for example when you are cruising at 110 it will go from 105-140 at a moderate pace like its floating...
came on here and tired the mechanical speedo woes, replaced the speedometer cable from hawks and a new gear for the trans, made sure the cable wasnt loose anywhere, and was attched to the frame so it cant bounce around. (only found 2 on the car?) but still has the same issue.
normally i could let it go, but i have almost 200$ into it and would like the police off my back as much as possible.
i have no problem pulling the actual speedometer out and cleaning it, but i have not a clue where to start... if someone can give me a little how to tear it down and fix it much appricated
came on here and tired the mechanical speedo woes, replaced the speedometer cable from hawks and a new gear for the trans, made sure the cable wasnt loose anywhere, and was attched to the frame so it cant bounce around. (only found 2 on the car?) but still has the same issue.
normally i could let it go, but i have almost 200$ into it and would like the police off my back as much as possible.
i have no problem pulling the actual speedometer out and cleaning it, but i have not a clue where to start... if someone can give me a little how to tear it down and fix it much appricated
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Re: speedometer float after new parts
The head is defective.
Mr. Speedometer on 53rd Ave SE used to rebuild and recalibrate them for about $300.
Mr. Speedometer on 53rd Ave SE used to rebuild and recalibrate them for about $300.
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Re: speedometer float after new parts
any way to fix it? or will my old 140kmph one swap? id really hate to throw away the 240
in calgary?
in calgary?
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