Instrument repairs

[T1 Terry]

They are nice looking gauges Dirk, that link goes into the favourites for future reference when the big bus dash is getting organised.

[TassyJim]

In the dim past, we had add-on trip meters for rally driving. I think the brand name was "Halda".
They were mechanical and fitted on the back of the speedo. The speedo still worked.
One of those would save the need to write it all down.

I made an electronic version out of a calculator.

The new ones would not be cheap but there might be a few on Ebay.

If your speedo does need new gears, there are plenty of machine shops that can make replacements (for a price).

Jim

[supersparky]

Have you given a thought for a GPS speedo to replace the old one. Might be cheaper than a repair. They are available in the US, http://www.speedhut.com/gauges/GPS-speedometers

Dirk, Thanks for that link.It will be useful for another project I am working on. My GPS already has a speedo display and odometer. The only reason I wanted to fix the Coaster unit was because I use the GPS in a number of vehicles.

[supersparky]

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Hi
That looks like it is one of the geared digits ,probably the decimal digit or the drive after the speedo ,into the digit train..................
Peter

Peter, It's been a while since I have played with a speedo but I think I will give it a go. It probably contains similar bits as a 'Cruiser anyway. Looks like my Xmas is buggered now anyway. The missus did her knee in today, so we won't be going anywhere now. And I can't make it any worse can I

[T1 Terry]

I can't make it any worse can I

aren't those words often said in haste right up there with "how hard can it be?"

[TigerMK1]

The odometer and trip meter in the Coaster have stopped clocking up the klm's and I want to get it repaired. Does anyone know what the old instrument repairers are called now. Or for that matter does anyone fix things anymore. Should I just go to the wreckers and get another speedo? Everything else works fine , it just won't clock k's

Otto instrument repairs at Salisbury, Brisbane. They can repair all automotive instruments.

124 Evans Rd Brisbane QLD 4107
(07) 3277 3888

No associatiion etc

[oldtrack123]

The odometer and trip meter in the Coaster have stopped clocking up the klm's and I want to get it repaired. Does anyone know what the old instrument repairers are called now. Or for that matter does anyone fix things anymore. Should I just go to the wreckers and get another speedo? Everything else works fine , it just won't clock k's

Otto instrument repairs at Salisbury, Brisbane. They can repair all automotive instruments.

124 Evans Rd Brisbane QLD 4107
(07) 3277 3888

No associatiion etc

Now there is a company that has been operating for a looong time
& in my days ,had a good reputation , but of course,, it will not be the same old hands
Peter

[TigerMK1]

The odometer and trip meter in the Coaster have stopped clocking up the klm's and I want to get it repaired. Does anyone know what the old instrument repairers are called now. Or for that matter does anyone fix things anymore. Should I just go to the wreckers and get another speedo? Everything else works fine , it just won't clock k's

Otto instrument repairs at Salisbury, Brisbane. They can repair all automotive instruments.

124 Evans Rd Brisbane QLD 4107
(07) 3277 3888

No associatiion etc

Now there is a company that has been operating for a looong time
& in my days ,had a good reputation , but of course,, it will not be the same old hands
Peter

Actually, Mr Bob Otto sold out the company quite a few years ago and is happy in retirement, he is the tresurer of our Sunbeam car club and has a sunbeam Tiger as his toy. Still does repair work for Channel 10 techs, they appreciate his skill with making anything work.

[supersparky]

The odometer and trip meter in the Coaster have stopped clocking up the klm's and I want to get it repaired. Does anyone know what the old instrument repairers are called now. Or for that matter does anyone fix things anymore. Should I just go to the wreckers and get another speedo? Everything else works fine , it just won't clock k's

Otto instrument repairs at Salisbury, Brisbane. They can repair all automotive instruments.

124 Evans Rd Brisbane QLD 4107
(07) 3277 3888

No associatiion etc

Thanks Steven.