Great video! Best and least complicated explanation I have come across. Going to have part of my dash apart on my 56 Nomad this week. I'll have to make sure I get the speedo out as well and get it lubed up. Thanx for the great info.
After messing around trying to free up the freeze plug with eyeglass screwdrivers, I used needle nose pliers to grip inside the plug and against the outside of the housing and the plug came right out. Also, I used Dust Off instead of running my compressor to blow air. I had some old Singer sewing machine oil so I used it. Marvel Mystery oil might work well, too.
Your video was great. Im an amatuer,but followed instructions and my speedo works, at least by hand. brass would not even move when I started. thanks a bunch for your efforts!! (55 chev pickup)
Thank you sir for this informative video. I’ve owned my 55 for 41 yrs and never had a working speedo do to it being noisy. I’m think that your video will be the answer for my problem. Thanks again.
Really enjoyed your video, very informative thanks do you know how to remove the speedometer needle. This one is broken and I noticed in the catalog they have replacements.
I recently installed a backup switch, harness and lenses on my 55. I had trouble finding the proper screws to mount the switch to the column. (Manual 3 speed). I used short self tapping screws instead and they worked fine. Do you know where to find the proper screws to mount the switch on the column? Thank you I really enjoy your videos. They have helped me greatly.
I don't have any experience with mechanical tachs. Probably needs lubed. If the inner cable comes out of the sheath, I'd wipe it off and put on new grease. Be a good idea to lube it soon so nothing snaps or breaks. I'd sure love to have a 62 Corvette.
So I followed your instructions on cleaning and lubing the speedometer. Put it back in the 56 and now the speedometer needle is jumping from 0-30 mph. Any ideas?
If it was spinning very smooth after cleaning it then lubricating it, I'd check the teeth on the trans gears. If the spring in the speedo assembly was stretched it could cause this as well
Great video! Best and least complicated explanation I have come across. Going to have part of my dash apart on my 56 Nomad this week. I'll have to make sure I get the speedo out as well and get it lubed up. Thanx for the great info.
Another excellent demonstration of how solve a common problem. This will really help a lot of people who are new to these cars!
After messing around trying to free up the freeze plug with eyeglass screwdrivers, I used needle nose pliers to grip inside the plug and against the outside of the housing and the plug came right out. Also, I used Dust Off instead of running my compressor to blow air. I had some old Singer sewing machine oil so I used it. Marvel Mystery oil might work well, too.
Your video was great. Im an amatuer,but followed instructions and my speedo works, at least by hand. brass would not even move when I started. thanks a bunch for your efforts!! (55 chev pickup)
Thanks for this. I have the same truck and need to go through it with some maintenance.
Thank you sir for this informative video. I’ve owned my 55 for 41 yrs and never had a working speedo do to it being noisy. I’m think that your video will be the answer for my problem. Thanks again.
You're very welcome Rich
Awesome, my Speedo on my 55 Chevy truck is acting up , needle is jumping around and odometer stopped working, going to try this method. 👍
Great information, and great video. Thank you. I am now going to lube my noisy speedometer.
Thank you thank you thank you....I’ve been messing with my dad’s 55 trying to get the speedo to work. Bet this will fix it!
Awesome, works for C1 corvette speedometer too !
Really enjoyed your video, very informative thanks do you know how to remove the speedometer needle. This one is broken and I noticed in the catalog they have replacements.
Hey guy,you are amazing my friend,your videos are awesome,thanks and keep the video’s coming
Thanks Kevin
"Yes I just said That"!! You cracked me up! 😂 some good tips thanks buddy. 👍
You're welcome TFG
Awesome!!!!Just what I needed to see. Thank for the video!!
You're very welcome Scott
God send thank you
Thanks for your tips
I recently installed a backup switch, harness and lenses on my 55. I had trouble finding the proper screws to mount the switch to the column. (Manual 3 speed). I used short self tapping screws instead and they worked fine. Do you know where to find the proper screws to mount the switch on the column? Thank you I really enjoy your videos. They have helped me greatly.
Thanks for the speedo info. I have a tic tic noise coming from my 62 vette tach. Any suggestions?
I don't have any experience with mechanical tachs. Probably needs lubed. If the inner cable comes out of the sheath, I'd wipe it off and put on new grease. Be a good idea to lube it soon so nothing snaps or breaks. I'd sure love to have a 62 Corvette.
Also wanting to reset my odometer on my fully rebuilt 55 Chevy. Any info would be great.
So I followed your instructions on cleaning and lubing the speedometer. Put it back in the 56 and now the speedometer needle is jumping from 0-30 mph. Any ideas?
If it was spinning very smooth after cleaning it then lubricating it, I'd check the teeth on the trans gears. If the spring in the speedo assembly was stretched it could cause this as well
@@haffrods7055 found the problem. There was a hard bend in the cable. Which I believe caused a spring like resistance causing the needle to jump. 👍🏼
Same thing happens to old Japanese motorcycle speedometers.
What bumpers do you have on the car?
Chrome smoothies but not installed yet
Are you going to make them fit tight to the body?