Odometer Problem....

[Larry S.]

1966 Coupe: The odometer and the trip meter have just stopped working, but the speedometer still works fine.

Are the two (odometer and tripmeter) interconnected and what would be the problem as I havent attempted to remove from the dash yet??

I thought I would look for advice prior to tearing things apart.
Thanks in advance.

[Dick W.]

Re: Odometer Problem....

Odometer drive gear stripped more than likely.

Talk to Joe Ray, who is a frequent poster here

[Richard G.]

Re: Odometer Problem....

I believe it was a weak point on the C2's.
Mine wasn't working when I purchased my 63.
The design must be different than others GM cars of the same era.
Likely has something to do with the trip meter as it seem to be unique to the Corvette.

[Frank D.]

Re: Odometer Problem....

As to the OP's question, yes, the regular odometer and trip meter are normally connected via gears...

The trip meter adds add'l load to the regular odometer drive train and early failures are common; like 50K-60K miles...
After I repaired mine I made a bracket for the 63 to permanently take the load off the drive train by keeping the trip meter in permanent reset and therefore disconnected. I can have the bracket off in 2 minutes for judging or whatever..

As you can see in the last pic the reset cable drives upward forcing the brass "cone" on the drivetrain to the left, disconnecting it from the main odometer gears on the right.

[Harry S.]

Re: Odometer Problem....

Frank, great idea...... Thanks

[John F.]

Re: Odometer Problem....

Frankie. Sent you a PM.

[Frank D.]

Re: Odometer Problem....

Frankie. Sent you a PM.

I got back to you via PM John.
The bracket was not originally my idea - a friend made a rougher version of it which I copied and refined - just for the record...