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On two different occasions, both after just starting my car ('79 300SD), I go directly on the freeway, and I hear a very loud, "old, fashioned, hand-crank, siren" sound coming from my instrument cluster. I assume it is the speedometer, which works perfectly. Any advice? I suppose I need to lube the speedo cable? The sound get's louder with increase of speed, and quieter after I exit the freeway.
[Edited by patsy on 12-10-2000 at 06:41 PM] |
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I would suspect the speedo itself. The rotating magnet spins on a bushing that wears over time. The slack/end play is adjusted by the end stop. We keep the mounting assy in stock if you need it, bt usually lubrication and endplay adjustment solves the problem.
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Thanks Steve,
Are there in directions to follow to adjust the endplay? Also what kind of lubricant should I use? Thanks This is about a '79 300SD with a 125 mph speedo. |
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The end play is adjusted to zero; loose. In other words till play is just about gone; no play felt, no drag felt.
We use something specially designed for instrument lubrication. I will take a look at it tomorrow and make a recommendation
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