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speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58805
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trying to clean up/test/reinstall the speedometer on my boat. i've read the section on how to test 'em, so i've got that covered. i just didn't know how to safely get the thing apart to clean it up. any hints? i didn't want to just pry the heck out of it and break it!
it looks to be clipped into place by these tabs (as noted by the arrow) but i wasn't sure. 
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58806
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also, any guildlines for picking a tube to run to the rear of the boat? apparently the PO thought it prudent to completely remove and dispose of the old stuff, so now i've got nothing to go on.
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58808
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You can get a new rubber hose and pitot at any of the standard marine stores (West, Defencer, Jamestown, etc.)
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Todd (aka thetudor)
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58815
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i ask about the tubing because i've got 500+ ft of clear rubber tubing that would fit the bill here at work i can get for free. and i saved a pitot off of a parts boat. i didn't want to run with the clear rubber tubing if it wouldn't work though.
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58838
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The clear should work fine as long as it is the right inside diameter to fit snugly. You might want to keep an eye on it in the future to make sure it stays pliable and doesn't crack. One advantage is you won't see it going to the pitot. The price is right, so I would go with it.
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58840
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looks like i'll be going with the free tubing. thanks!
onto another issue: is there a way to get the gauge out of the housing without damaging it? if so, is it possible to restore the face of the gauge without moving heaven and earth? no point taking it apart if i can't get it to clean up, i suppose. |
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58866
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This is a topic I am also interested in.How does one going about restoring vintage gauges? Are there any people/companies that do this type of work?
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 6 months ago #58886
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I too am interested in anyone who can fix or sells parts to old speedometers. I have the original 1960 speedometer which cracked across the domed glass. I replaced the whole thing with another speedometer from another parts boat. But I would love to get the original back. So if anyone knows where to get this glass replaced I'd love to know. Thanx
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 5 months ago #58912
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Two well known marine instrument restorers are:
1) Clawson Classic Instruments Mark Clawson 2402 30th St. Anacortes, WA 98221 e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. web site: www.markclawson.com 2) Kocian Instruments Dale Kocian 2341 Indy Ct. Depere, WI 54115 e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. web site: www.ccgauges.com |
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 5 months ago #58937
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I would go with Dale. He's done work for me, only lives a few miles away and has done work for award winning boats.
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 5 months ago #59140
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Thanks for the info. I'll definately look into sending my speedometer out for repair now.
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Re:speedometer fix/restore 12 years 5 months ago #59180
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pushing out the meter from the housing has real risks. I have had success and failure doing it. Really, there is no reason to take it apart if the bezel isn't crazed or discolored. The face of the gauge is impossible to fix unless done by a pro. It is usually less expensive to find a NOS or nice used gauge than to have one restored by a pro.
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