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johnnymack

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Odometer
« on: January 23, 2017, 01:06:26 »
I need to send out my speedometer/odometer, speedo works but odd skips. Any recommendations?
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Garry

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Re: Odometer
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2017, 03:38:44 »
Before sending it out for repair, have you checked the tightness of the nut into the gearbox end of the speedo cable. A loose fitting there can sometimes give the same skip effect.
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johnnymack

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Re: Odometer
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2017, 01:48:44 »
Thanks for that ! I did check ,not that so I sent it to Palo Alto.
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alchemist

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Re: Odometer
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2017, 04:30:47 »
I used them before for repairing tachometer, they are good and cooperative.
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Re: Odometer
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2017, 14:35:27 »
I am curious to know how much they charge for that repair.
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Re: Odometer
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2017, 16:27:43 »
Just sent off and received back my Tachometer from Overseas Speedometer.
Took 10 days around $150. Nice follow up phone call.
Sent more stuff to them this week. (67 Porsche Tach)
Very Pleased..

http://www.speedometer.com
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