Doug,
I recently had speedo problems myself. Two different ones that occurred in
rapid succession. The first was that the casing for dimmer light broke off.
I took out the speedometer took the speedometer apart and fixed that with
some glue - one of the plastic pieces had got it self into the
sprockets/gears of the speedo. Then about a week later the speedo stopped
working all of a sudden. The internal cable had snapped (the symptoms were
that my odometer and speedometer both stopped at the same time - so the fact
that your odometer quit but you are getting wonky speedo readings may mean
the cable is not broken, but not engaging properly).
If it was me I would disconnect the speedo cable - assuming your dexterity
and space via the drivers side glove box allows - from the speedo (without
removing the speedo) and then inspect (i.e. does there appear to be enough
of the cable exposed to engage the speedo properly, go for a short drive and
see if the internal cable is actually turning - don't get into an accident
doing this :)).
I would avoid pulling the speedo (if at all possible), because it can be a
drag taking it out and putting it in (just my opinion). However, if you
don't have the dexterity, space, or if the bolt (grommet??) holding the
cable to the speedo is too stiff you may end up having to pull it.
Good luck,
Jim Cullen
1974 Spitfire
----- Original Message -----
From: "Douglas Mitchell" <dmitchel@sbcglobal.net>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 12:52 PM
Subject: Speedometer problems
> Spitted Ones,
>
> Has anyone had their speedometers go wonky with no notice? My speedo
> was working fine until last night. I took the car out for a drive, and
> after
> driving a short way, the odo showed about 5 miles from home. OK, thought
> I. Then, after driving another 5 miles or so, I looked down again to see
> that
> it only showed an increase of 2.5 miles and the needle was bouncing all
> over the place. Keeping one eye on the road and one on the gauge, the
> odo had stopped recording distance and the speedo was still bouncing.
>
> Any ideas? I planned on pulling the cover this weekend, and checking the
> cable. But if anyone has any better suggestions, I would appreciate
> hearing
> them.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug
>
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