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  • gogo34
    Low Range
    • Sep 2012
    • 58
    #1

    Jaeger/Smith's Speedometer

    After taking my broken speedo apart (out of my '66 SIIa), I discovered that the hairspring inside was broken and the reason why the needle was "pegged" to the backside of the stop peg. I've tried all of the traditional speedo repair shops (Nisonger, APT, etc.) but, nobody has any loose hairsprings for sale. At least, not that they want to sell me as a stand alone part. They want the full repair cost and I understand that.

    I've also tried eBay, CL, etc. but, all I've found there have been either complete (costly) speedos or what appear to be similar speedos from other British vintage cars but, not of the same spec (tire size, diameter,etc.)

    So, do any of you guys have a Speedo laying around that you'd be willing to sell? Depending on what's wrong with it, I could still use it, even if it's not currently working. I just need the tiny hairspring inside.

    Thanks,

    Al
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    • ignotus
      2nd Gear
      • Sep 2009
      • 237
      #2
      Al,
      One needs to know the number on the front of the face, something like 1540, to be a replacement. That number coincides with the number of revolutions per mile. Unless someone just sends you the hairspring.........

      gene
      1960 "bitsa" 88--Ignotus
      1960 109, 200TDI
      rebuild blog; http://poppageno.blogspot.com/

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        • gogo34
          Low Range
          • Sep 2012
          • 58
          #3
          Originally posted by ignotus
          Al,
          One needs to know the number on the front of the face, something like 1540, to be a replacement. That number coincides with the number of revolutions per mile. Unless someone just sends you the hairspring.........

          gene
          Yes, the number of RPMs is 1504, as printed on the face. I guess life would be too easy if someone just had a hairspring laying around.

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            • darbsclt
              1st Gear
              • Jul 2013
              • 162
              #4
              You might give these guys a try (if you haven't already)...

              Speedograph Richfield - Specialist Automotive Instrumentation and Accessories
              http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/
              Home - Speedograph Richfield specialises in providing high-quality range of motoring instrumentation, drives, cables, miniature gearboxes and other components.

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                • gogo34
                  Low Range
                  • Sep 2012
                  • 58
                  #5
                  Originally posted by darbsclt
                  You might give these guys a try (if you haven't already)...

                  http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/
                  Wow! These guys appear to carry hundreds of hairsprings. I've got an email into them so we'll see what they can do. Thanks for the lead.

                  Al

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                    • darbsclt
                      1st Gear
                      • Jul 2013
                      • 162
                      #6
                      Originally posted by gogo34
                      Wow!... Thanks for the lead.

                      Al
                      My pleasure... though I've never dealt with them myself, I've read glowing reviews of their expertise.
                      Good luck!

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                        • cgalpin
                          Low Range
                          • May 2010
                          • 74
                          #7
                          Al, did you end up getting a hairspring from speedograph, and were you able to replace yours without issue?

                          If yes, did you by chance get a part number? Mine has become weak and the speedo reads really high now so I'd like to replace it.

                          tia,
                          charles

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