Sounds like the pivot bearing and jewel are shot. Time for a trip to the speedo
repair shop. Oil, etc., seldom last more than 40 years!!!
Later, Paul A
David Carpenter wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> While we were zipping down the road in "Little Bits", going to breakfast
> at Spree '03, the speedo needle started jumping wildly. By the time we
> got to the parking lot, it had wrapped all the way around past 100 clear
> to zero. I know the stock 948 didn't get us much past the speed limit,
> so what's up with that? After the car was shut off, the needle ever so
> slowly unwound back around to zero. I checked the cable since and it is
> lubed and free in the housing, so it must be in the movemnet inside. The
> miles continue to count up, so my best guess is the movement needs
> cleaned and or lubed. What lube would it need? or should it just be
> clean and dry to turn freely? maybe graphite powder?
>
> Thanks
> Dave & Bobbie
> 1960 AH3000 "Healey Bits" (some assembly required)
> 1960 Bugeye "Little Bits" (See link below)
> http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze2z49v/bugeye.htm (needs major update)
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