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Topic Boards => Dodge - Chrysler Chassis => Topic started by: roma on March 11, 2018, 11:29 AM

Title: Speedometer
Post by: roma on March 11, 2018, 11:29 AM
My speedometer in the winnebago ,started to make noise louder and louder. The pointer goes like a flag up and down.
I checked the cable ,that was allright.
If i turn at the backside you can feel something is wrong inside.


Can somebody help me out with a used speedometer. It is the square one used in the pre 75 models.
In europe it i impossible to find one.
Next week I happen to be in Calfornia for a holiday ,touring around with a rental winnebago.
So with some luck I can pick up one.
Otherwise it can be send to my home the total cost I can transfer to you.


Hope to find one, the dutch happy winnebago driver.

Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: yellowrecve on March 11, 2018, 11:27 PM
Try spraying a lubricant around the part that you are turning on the back side. That fixed mine when the needle was jumping. Still working after many years.
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: tmsnyder on March 12, 2018, 07:36 AM
Sounds like the speedometer cable needs lubricant, probably not the gauge itself.
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: roma on March 12, 2018, 12:58 PM
I thought it would have been the cable as well but the terrible noise louder then the engine comes out of the speedometer.
If I remove the cable and turn the speedometer by hand on the backside the same noise appears.
It is defenitely inside the meter were something is worn out.




Greetings Roma
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: tmsnyder on March 12, 2018, 01:41 PM
try some light oil on that shaft then, like sewing machine oil, nothing to loose!
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: TerryH on March 12, 2018, 10:43 PM
You may want to try a PM (Personal Message) to member RANGERRICK.
He often has parts for sale for various years that are difficult to find.
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: roma on March 13, 2018, 11:43 AM
I allready pm him but unfortunately he didn' t had one. So my quest for a speedometer is still open.




Gr  roma
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: Froggy1936 on March 13, 2018, 12:25 PM
Time for some pictures of the speedo frt and back and of the dash . Is it a Dodge part ?  Frank !
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: roma on March 13, 2018, 02:42 PM
Youre absolutely right .
Here is a picture from a speedometer the same as in my camper


(https://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2F4tx8ol.jpg&hash=f01c32127e25c129dda1449ce392340e1ba338a6)


And this is the camper where I need it for


(https://www.classicwinnebagos.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.tinypic.com%2F2yo7o6e.jpg&hash=2d5c1ea73c253a5fe28a8540b382cad1cbd61afb)
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: TerryH on March 13, 2018, 05:21 PM
I don't know that this is what you need. Found it on the local Craigslist. You could contact the seller for more information. If something here works PM me if I can help.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/van/rvs/d/rv-parts/6509883434.html
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: roma on March 13, 2018, 06:03 PM
Terry, thank you very much for the tip.I have emailed him so I hope to buy the dash from him.
If I need ny help I defenitely will pm you.


Thanks again and wil inform the forum if it worked out


Greetings Roma


Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: roma on March 14, 2018, 11:15 AM
Unfortenately it was a wrong speedometer so the search is still open.
I complete dash is oke aswell because then I can use the one with the round speedometer . I rewire the rest of the dash then.


Gr ROMA
Title: Re: Speedometer
Post by: tmsnyder on March 15, 2018, 07:42 AM
or fix yours:


https://www.bobsspeedometer.com/1/120/index.asp


(no affiliation, just googled 'speedometer repair service')