Odometer Question
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Racer
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From: Suffolk Virginia
Odometer Question
Hey Guys,
What would make my odometer stop working? It worked when I got the car, but when I pulled then re-installed the speedo it no longer worked.
Seems like the problem would be at the other end. I just replaced the cable which did not help.
Thanks in advance,
- Jay
What would make my odometer stop working? It worked when I got the car, but when I pulled then re-installed the speedo it no longer worked.
Seems like the problem would be at the other end. I just replaced the cable which did not help.
Thanks in advance,
- Jay
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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It sounds to me like your first worm and magnet bushing is taking a dump on you.
Over time this bushing will wear out and cause a miss-alignment condition between the first worm (A) and the second worm (B). (The second worm drives the odometer assembly). When the second worm wears out as shown in the right hand side of the picture, the speedo keeps working but the odometer will stop turning.
I think what has happened is the second worm is wearing out (at point B)
The first worm has to turn regardless of what the other parts are doing. which allows the speedo to still function.. for a while..
If I'm right, the speedo will need to come out of the car for repair!
Hope this makes sense.
Willcox
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Over time this bushing will wear out and cause a miss-alignment condition between the first worm (A) and the second worm (B). (The second worm drives the odometer assembly). When the second worm wears out as shown in the right hand side of the picture, the speedo keeps working but the odometer will stop turning.
I think what has happened is the second worm is wearing out (at point B)
The first worm has to turn regardless of what the other parts are doing. which allows the speedo to still function.. for a while..
If I'm right, the speedo will need to come out of the car for repair!
Hope this makes sense.
Willcox
18243
Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Apr 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM.
