C2 - Speedometer question

[mac peppers]

i had my speedometer out and on a shelf for about a year. i just reinstalled it and it reads slow, at about 50 mph, it reads about 20 mph. the needle is smooth and steady, not jumping. i didn't do anything to the speedometer or anything associated with it. has anyone had this problem?

[Dick W.]

Re: C2 - Speedometer question

It would be my guess that the lube in the speedo head has dried out. You can take WD-40 or other light viscosity oil and lube the pivot points

[mac peppers]

thanks dick *NM*

[mac peppers]

Re: C2 - Speedometer question

i've got it out and it doesn't look like a lub problem. with my finger, the needle moves freely through out it's range, i put a drop of light oil on the movement anyway. everything seems to be in the right place and working. i moved the spring adjustment throught it's range and that just pretty much changed the "0" point. i used my veriable speed drill motor and with 1600rpm, it only went to the 20mph, i figure 1600rpm should be about 65mph. is there another adjustment?