Speedometer disassembly

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niacc

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Can the speedometer be taken apart for cleaning? I took the four screws out and the internals are loose, but I did not see how to get the back off.

I want to clean the face of the numerals.

What am I missing?
 
2nd what Chris said. Carefully stretch that chrome ring from the back side with a couple small screwdrivers.

Here's a pic of the inside once you've split it open.
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I know it was commonly used solution in the past, but I'm wondering how on mass production they were filling-in the number's embossing with a white paint not to go over and not to leave white marks on the outer surface. :)
 
Krzysztof said:
I know it was commonly used solution in the past, but I'm wondering how on mass production they were filling-in the number's embossing with a white paint not to go over and not to leave white marks on the outer surface. :)
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maybe painted then wiped down on the non-recessed part before it dries?
 
Sounds the easier way for me but still not sure that was a way.

Later on tampoo print has been in use (e.g. stalk switch text)
 
I'll add that you probably shouldn't disassemble the odometer number wheels from the axle they ride on UNLESS you have the last one slipping, which results in the odometer not adding up the miles. But if you do, you can reset the mileage to read all zeroes - something which only the original factory guys, and those who keep their coupes over the mechanical limits, ever saw/see. However, know that state laws vary in this respect. Some may say only that to do so in furtherance of a fraudulent activity is prohibited, some may prohibit such reset in all cases. I reset a 2002 odometer once, but informed the buyer, who was okay with it.
 
niacc said:
Can the speedometer be taken apart for cleaning? I took the four screws out and the internals are loose, but I did not see how to get the back off.

I want to clean the face of the numerals.

What am I missing?
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Anyway to get my yellowish numerals to be whiter again? My gentle washing did not do it.
 
My thoughts, too.

Does the entire reset cable rotate or is there an internal wire that is supposed to rotate while the outer wire-wound shield remains fixed?
 
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