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Old 10-04-2015, 01:55 PM
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Default Odometer repair

My odometer quit on me today.
I tore it apart and it appears to be a super easy fix if I can find a new gear.
Here's a few pictures for anyone who has the same problem.
It comes apart by first twisting the chrome bezel a bit and then removing the bezel and glass, then remove the 2 screws on the rear and simply pull the assembly out of the case.



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Will they sell me parts or do they want to do it for me?
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Will they sell me parts or do they want to do it for me?
You'll have to call them in the AM to find out the answer to your question
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You'll have to call them in the AM to find out the answer to your question
Thanks mrmustang, I already sent them a e-mail.
I will update this post incase anyone else is looking.
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Thanks mrmustang, I already sent them a e-mail.
I will update this post incase anyone else is looking.

Email , you want an immediate response, call.
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Email , you want an immediate response, call.
Already got a response from them, they don't sell parts.
I have another lead I'm following up with today.

Here is there response:

Sorry, but we do not sell repair parts, should you decide to send it in to us for repair, the cost to rebuild your Speedo is $175 plus shipping. All of our rebuilds are calibrated to original factory specifications and are guaranteed for one year. Nisonger has been the sole and exclusive U.S. Warranty and Service Center for Smiths & British Jaeger Instruments since 1949; nobody knows more about these gauges then us! Our current turnaround time is 3 - 4 weeks. Please pack it up carefully, include a note with the following information:



Your name & return shipping address.
A daytime phone number where you can be reached during business hours.
Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date.
The billing address for the card if it differs from the specified shipping address.
The cardholders name as it appears on the card.
The 3 digit security code found on the back of the card.


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Nisonger Instruments

225 Hoyt Avenue

Mamaroneck, NY 10543



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Contact Cobra Valley. They have a brass gear to replace the cheap plastic. Much cheaper than Nisonger. You can do it yourself.
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Going to be a very low mileage SPF....maybe?
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Contact Cobra Valley. They have a brass gear to replace the cheap plastic. Much cheaper than Nisonger. You can do it yourself.
That was my lead and it worked.
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Going to be a very low mileage SPF....maybe?
No Karl, I like to check my MPG on every fill up.
Plus, I'm kinda OCD, I go crazy if something is not working correctly.
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The speedometer odo is all back together and working like new.
A big thanks to "MEATMASTER" for the PM on who sells them.
It was a super easy repair other then dealing with very small parts.
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There is a Smiths repair shop in Tempe on Mccklintock and mckellips, don't know name but they repaired my smiths tach once
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I replaced the gear with one bought at Cobra Valley. I believe it was also like the plastic one that broke and not brass. Getting the new gear into the slot was the hardest part of the job. As I have been told, do not touch the trip reset. The odometer works perfectly now; I keep praying. Good luck.
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What about "don't touch the trip reset"? What do I need to know? I always zero mine at fill up. Am I playing with fire or is that plastic?
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I'd say not to reset while vehicle is in motion. That was sure a no no with 944 Porsche. Strip odometer gears. Least it did on mine and others I'd heard of. Repair shop wouldn't sale me the .75 cent gear. Take it out, and to the shop. 15 min. and $125 they hand it back to me.

And a few years later,(I wasn't thinking) and hit the reset on 92 Isuzu trooper while in motion. Not as bad though, work a couple miles and stop, couple and stop. Never had this one repaired though.

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Thanks for this thread. Mine stopped at 20,000 miles and then restarted about 50 miles later all by itself. Glad to know it's fixable.
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My speedo has 13,000 on it and the only issue I have is the speedometer floats almost like it's in a liquid gauge. I think this may be related to the speedo cable having a kink in it or not being ran the best position. I also check my mileage and reset my odmeter at every flll up. I've noticed that my odometer also turns a little more mileage than it suppose to. My car had a gear swap to 3:31's or 3"27's and I bet they didn't make the speedo gear change. Just a few more of the small things I will be correcting over the summer. DWRAT what do you think?
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My speedo has 13,000 on it and the only issue I have is the speedometer floats almost like it's in a liquid gauge. I think this may be related to the speedo cable having a kink in it or not being ran the best position. I also check my mileage and reset my odmeter at every flll up. I've noticed that my odometer also turns a little more mileage than it suppose to. My car had a gear swap to 3:31's or 3"27's and I bet they didn't make the speedo gear change. Just a few more of the small things I will be correcting over the summer. DWRAT what do you think?
My speedo also floats around at low speeds, nothing to do with the cable I bet.
You can change the speedo drive gear in your transmission to get a more accurate reading.
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You can use a GPS to check the odometer on longer trip. I checked the B&B last summer on the return trip from the London Cobra Show and found it was 1/2% off. Changed the trannie gear and now it "almost" perfect.

I use an app on my cell to check speedometers.
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My speedo also floats around at low speeds, nothing to do with the cable I bet.
You can change the speedo drive gear in your transmission to get a more accurate reading.
My speedometer floats between 5-10mph plus or minus whatever speed you are going.....it is just one of those things that annoys me. I will look into replacing the speedo unit If I can't get it to act right. I'm going to go with the cable and the speedo gear in the transmission first.
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