RichBad Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Hi all, I’m in the middle or repairing/rebuilding my Speedo (the pot metal body needed replacing) and think I’m missing a part - hoping someone knows what I’m missing. the shaft with the worm gear that drives the odometer doesn’t seem to have anything that holds it in place and therefore seems to push out when the Speedo operates. Should their be something that holds it in the shaft (like a brass plug)? This is it stripped: This is the shaft that I think should have something to hold it in: should there be a plug in this hole to hold it in? Edited July 21, 2021 by RichBad (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Rich I have some old bits in the shed I will check tomorrow and let you know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenendcindyc Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Yup there is a knurled brass plug that presses into the back that holds it in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Nice job Rich, isn’t it incredible how they designed and built the actual odometer back then. I know when I had mine in pieces I was amazed at how intricate it was with all those little cogs in there. Mine was all seized so it also needed complete disassembly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT ANY PARTS , WILL SEND THEM TO YOU , THERE IS A BUCKET OF BITTS BOB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 23 hours ago, robert b said: LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT ANY PARTS , WILL SEND THEM TO YOU , THERE IS A BUCKET OF BITTS BOB Thanks Bob- little brass plug would help me out if you have one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Will have a look over weekend bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Made a brass plug and seems to work great now. Sod’s law says Bob found the part and posted it already;) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) No Rich , cant find the bucket , I know I put it some ware safe a long time ago so I would not lose them if I ever rebuilt one for my self . Well its so safe it cant be found or I am getting to an age where I cant remember where I put it , will how have to find the dam thing to solve my memory laps . Ha ha ha , Bob Edited July 26, 2021 by robert b (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Matt painted the face for me so have got it back together. Looks fantastic but doesn’t seem to be any positive location for the face and glass - just seems to sandwich between the bezel and Speedo body. Not sure if that’s how it should be? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert b Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Bezel , gasket, brass retainer ring ,gauge face . Still cant find the bucket of parts but still looking and better do some thing about amp meter to , getting slow and forgetful in old age or just over worked , not liking these 9 day week caper . bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 14 minutes ago, robert b said: Bezel , gasket, brass retainer ring ,gauge face . Still cant find the bucket of parts but still looking and better do some thing about amp meter to , getting slow and forgetful in old age or just over worked , not liking these 9 day week caper . bob Ah, thanks Bob - I didn’t have a retainer ring but it seems to sandwich together OK (but may move with vibrations). Amp meter will be really helpful when you get a chance. Sounds like you need another person helping with all the work you’ve got on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 hours ago, robert b said: Bezel , gasket, brass retainer ring ,gauge face . Still cant find the bucket of parts but still looking and better do some thing about amp meter to , getting slow and forgetful in old age or just over worked , not liking these 9 day week caper . bob See what happens bob when you move in next door to work. 😬They’ll be knocking on your door constantly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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