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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Terry T on September 27, 2014, 01:57:35 PM

Title: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: Terry T on September 27, 2014, 01:57:35 PM

What is the best way to bench-test a speedometer?

Title: Re: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: 51Deluxe on September 27, 2014, 03:32:29 PM

Electric drill with an appropriate adapter?

Title: Re: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: Terry T on September 27, 2014, 06:24:42 PM

which direction of spin?

Title: Re: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: 51Deluxe on September 27, 2014, 06:31:05 PM

My guess is that you will be spinning counter clockwise when looking at the back of the speedometer, since that is the direction the needle turns. But someone who has bench tested one before will need to confirm.

Title: Re: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: Terry T on September 28, 2014, 11:21:39 AM

that direction is an important point
I would think that if I spun it in the wrong direction, something will be FUBAR

Title: Re: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: Gordie on September 28, 2014, 11:33:29 PM

You can turn it with your fingers fast enough to see the needle move.  If it doesn't move you are probably turning it backwards.

Title: Re: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: Terry T on September 29, 2014, 09:34:45 AM

good point
thanks

Title: Re: SPEEDOMETER TEST
Post by: joefrazer on September 29, 2014, 09:51:49 AM

The cable spins counter clockwise and directly drives the drum. There is no reduction at the cable end.