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Old 30-11-10, 08:48 AM
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Yorkshire police are offering free speedo checks for Bristols ! Apparently my speedo was reading a bit slow :-)
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Yorkshire police are offering free speedo checks for Bristols ! Apparently my speedo was reading a bit slow :-)
Wouldn't help me much. My 403 speedo needle waves around like an unlatched barn door in a storm !

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Old 30-11-10, 07:16 PM
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Default Free speedo check !

Hi Dave,
My speedo does the same, its like a demented clapometer from the old game
show days or swingometer used on election nights. On a long trip I use my
sat nav at least I have some idea and the rev counter is at least accurate.
Has anybody a cheap dependable cure?
Has anybody any tips on removing a 406 onwards dashboard, to fit a new
clock, mine is only correct twice a day!

I did not open Greg's posting, but I believe it to be a spoof that I have
seen before.

Nick
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Old 30-11-10, 10:57 PM
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I did not open Greg's posting, but I believe it to be a spoof that I have
seen before.

Nick
Well, I never read your posts either Nic the .....

But this may solve your timing problems ! -- and of course the bezel could be changed / coloured black to match /fool the car wash judges !

RETRO STYLE CLASSIC CAR DASHBOARD CLOCK on eBay (end time 16-Dec-10 10:02:53 GMT)


Greg :-)
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Old 30-11-10, 11:09 PM
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And if you want perfection, this company will copy the original clock face for you.

dial restoration, uk

Or maybe you could have a face transplant and have one that is more pleasing on the eye !

Like mine :-)

Looking forward too not reading your reply !!

If you buy the clock gasket from Bristol and it is the wrong size - alter it until the hole suits your demanding needs.

Love and piece

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Old 01-12-10, 09:08 AM
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Default Free speedo check !

wayward speedometer is often caused by a sticky or damaged / bent speedo cable.
The extra resistance in the flexible cable causes it to wind up like a spring and then unwind,
resulting in the speedo needle waving about all over the place.
First aproach is to take the cable inner out of its sleeve, clean and lubricate it.
If that doesn't fix it then it's usually a case for a new cable.
My speedo is dead steadybut 10% fast - and I've no idea why...
Martin

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Old 01-12-10, 09:20 AM
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I did not open Greg's posting, but I believe it to be a spoof that I have seen before.
Nick
A spoof from Greg? His previous 247 posts must have been designed to lull us into a false sense of security!

Most of you will be running modern tyres which result in a lower tyre diameter than your car had originally, so your speedo will say you are going a bit faster than you actually are.
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248 posts :-)
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Old 01-12-10, 10:37 AM
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Default Free Speedo check

As Martin says, it's probably a case of poor lubrication or a worn cable. Premier Instruments in Canberra say that this is the most likely cause. Mine does it too and is due for attention. John Keighley
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