Speedo Repair?

I would suggest a good place to start would be the Suppliers and Services directory.

I have taken these things apart and put them back together again so I would recommend getting someone who know what they are doing !

Tony

There seems to be something of a closed-shop amongst UK speedometer parts suppliers. They only supply the trade who in turn are most reluctant to sell any parts, except perhaps glasses and bezels.

If it's a chronometric (with a bezel that unscrews) then there is no real difficulty in replacing the dial face. The only area that requires special care is removing the needle. I've seen a puller with a centre screw but you will at least need a bent plate with a slot in to pull it cleanly in a vertical direction - levering is not a good idea.

There is a US seller on eBay if you search "Chronometric dial face" but they're not especially cheap and there is the risk of VAT and other charges if you order.

If it's a later Dommie with an SSM then rolling a new bezel on really requires professional help or more time in making a rolling tool than is worthwhile.

Otherwise, as George suggested, give Ashley a ring. He's very pleasant to deal with and won't insist on doing a full overhaul if you don't want.

Previously richard_payne wrote:

The only area that requires special care is removing the needle. I've seen a puller with a centre screw but you will at least need a bent plate with a slot in to pull it cleanly in a vertical direction - levering is not a good idea.

I can second that, Richard! If you DO try levering, cover it all with a cloth or similar.

I converted a H*nd* from a kph to an mph dial, the kit thoughtfully included two miniature 'tyre' levers. Alas, when the needle finally did let go, it hit the garage roof so hard it came down in two pieces! And of course it was the sort of plastic no glue would touch, so I ended up welding it together over a candle flame..

A cautionary tale, but one of life's lessons learned

Ashley Pople is good, or if he is busy you could try Phil Woods: 01903 724509.