Speedometer Drive

[MarkB]

My Speedo drive gear has died on me. I understand that they are still available new, so I will probably go this route, rather than messing around with used.

Any tips or tricks? Should I plan to go ahead and replace the cable, while I'm at it?

Thanks!

 

[joedrum]

id sure take off and cable out to check it ...they can go bad for sure ...shoud pull righ out so you can see it

 

[MarkB]

Thanks, Joe. I'm assuming you mean pull the cable out of the housing. From the drive end? Couldn't the housing itself be gunked up with old lube and dirt?

The shop where I had my tire mounted said the drive gear was chewed up really bad. I realize they're just nylon, but if the cable was hangy, it seems like that could cause excessive wear. OTOH, my speedo never bounced and seemed to be pretty accurate. :headscratch:

Mark

 

[joedrum]

well it can be seen then and the tube cleaned ...it will be obvious if its sticking...check for pinch spot ...if it dont pass buy one ...but yes it needs to be free spinning

 

[toytender01]

Just my policy "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT" if it is broke you are in deep do do as it is a part that is no longer avaliable
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