[DML] Re: angle drive snapped (I think)

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

With Houston's rather affordable replacement angle drive now available
I don't think DeLo speedometers are going to a problem anymore.

The angle drive is quite easy to change. It's nut is also the driver's
spindle nut. 
- Jack up the front end
- Remove the driver's wheel
- Disconnect the lower speedo cable
- Turn loose the nut (32mm)
- Pull the assembly off/out of the spindle
Re-installation is of course "reverse of procedure"

Factory angle drives are *NOT* weathertight. Light weight lubricant
will run out, and water will get in. That's why I recommend packing
with grease rather than oiling. Don't know if Houston's is
weathertight or not.

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Henry" <henry@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Well, as our cars are likely to do... I was out fixing a couple
minor things today getting ready for Spring and Summer.  I installed a
battery cut-off switch from John Harvey, as well as the rubber shift
plate rubber frame grommet.  I start to back up out of my garage, and
heard a sharp "snap", like a twig breaking under the tires.  Well, I
get about two blocks down the road and realize I have no speedometer.
> 
> Rob Grady replaced the upper and lower speedo cables a couple of
years ago, but I'm pretty sure he didn't replace the angle drive (hey,
Rob, if I'm wrong, let me know!).  Anyway, I'm assuming that that is
the likely culprit that I heard snap today.
> 
> How hard of a job is it to replace just the angle drive?  Is there
anything else I should consider while doing that job?  
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -Hank Eskin #1619




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