[DeTomaso] Speedometer

[Will Kooiman]

It is not easy, but it can be done.

I have a 2-pod dash.  I don't know how the 1-pod compares.
--
Will





On 5/21/13 2:23 PM, "Jørn C. Olsen" <joernco at online.no> wrote:

>Thanks guys!
>I can`t possibly understand how someone can get their hands up there if
>your not a snake.
>
>J.C.
>
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>Fra: detomaso-bounces at poca.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] På
>vegne av Mike Drew
>Sendt: 21. mai 2013 17:37
>Til: Will Kooiman
>Kopi: detomaso at poca.com; <shawkins777 at comcast.net>
>Emne: Re: [DeTomaso] Speedometer
>
>Also, it is easier to reach the nuts holding the speedo in by knelling on
>the ground and reaching in with your left hand.
>
>Of course the easiest way is to have somebody else do it! Kids are
>especially adept at things like this and their smaller hands make it
>easier. Wives or girlfriends will do in a pinch!
>
>Mike
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>On May 21, 2013, at 4:01, Will Kooiman <will.kooiman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> There are 2 thumb screws that need to be removed.  The speedo fits
>> into the dash, and there is a metal bracket that holds it in from
>>behind.
>> There are two studs in the speedo.  The studs fit through the bracket,
>> and then the thumbscrews.
>> 
>> I believe they have small lock washers on them too.
>> 
>> Once you get the thumb screws removed, you can push the speedo out of
>> the dash.  It is wedged into the dash pretty tight, but it comes out.
>> 
>> There is the speedo cable that Steve mentioned, plus there's the trip
>> odometer reset cable.  I *think* you can push the speedo out with both
>> attached.  It depends on the slack on the cables.  Even if you can't,
>> it is easier to remove them after pushing the speedo out a little.
>> --
>> Will
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 5/20/13 2:57 PM, "shawkins777 at comcast.net"
>> <shawkins777 at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> You can access the back and remove the cable with the speedometer in
>>> the car.
>>> 
>>> Steve
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jørn C. Olsen" <joernco at online.no>
>>> To: detomaso at poca.com
>>> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:46:46 AM
>>> Subject: [DeTomaso] Speedometer
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi! 
>>> 
>>> What is the best way to get the speedometer out or access the back,
>>> need to check the cable?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> J.C. 
>>> 
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