Re: Spider speedo disassembly

[Tony Martie <tony@domain.elided>]

Peter,
From what I have read about the mechanical speedos is that there is a
magnetic link. I really don't think you can break them by pegging the
needle. It may have been Highwood Motors (it was definitely a British
gentleman who posted the article), anyone?
Tony Martie
78 Spider

> From: "PETER FUGEDI" <cybertrance@domain.elided>
> Reply-To: "PETER FUGEDI" <cybertrance@domain.elided>
> Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 22:37:27 +0000
> To: alfa-digest@domain.elided
> Subject: Spider speedo disassembly
> 
> I am looking for help on taking the speedo apart on my 82 spider.  It has
> the dual pod style dash with the mechanical linkeage speedometer.
> 
> All I would like to do is remove the glass on the speedo in order to remove
> the peg that stops the needle at 85 mph.  Hopefully, this way the mechanical
> linkeage won't break next time I take the car on a high speed run.
> 
> I'd like to remove and then replace the glass cover on the speedometer
> without causing any further damage, but I have no idea where to start.
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thank you,
> Peter
> Los Angeles
> 
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
> 
> --
> to be removed from alfa, see /bin/digest-subs.cgi
> or email "unsubscribe alfa" to majordomo@domain.elided

--
to be removed from alfa, see /bin/digest-subs.cgi
or email "unsubscribe alfa" to majordomo@domain.elided