Speedometer installation problem

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Allen Banks
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Speedometer installation problem

Post by Allen Banks » Sun Nov 19, 2023 2:27 pm

The mounting bracket isn’t squared up to spindle arm. I don’t think the clamp on the mount is movable. I believe it’s welded in place. I haven’t tried moving it for fear of breaking it. Anyone?
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Dan McEachern
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Re: Speedometer installation problem

Post by Dan McEachern » Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:59 pm

The clamp is a separate piece and should be lose on the spindle nut extension, and should be able to rotate. Remove the bolt in the end and tap the clamp until it breaks loose.


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Allen Banks
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Re: Speedometer installation problem

Post by Allen Banks » Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:58 pm

That was the issue, just painted on there pretty good. A nice tap in the clamp freed it up.

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Henry K. Lee
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Re: Speedometer installation problem

Post by Henry K. Lee » Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:01 pm

Looks like powder coated glued/melted on. You may need to heat it up to loosen it.

Hank

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