Speedo glass fix?

[OneHand]

Has anyone attempted to replace the glass of the speedo?

Havn't taken it apart yet. Dont want to waste my time if it cant be done...

Thx

1H

[strom]

I have to do that on my reserve speedo that shows a few kmh less than actual.
Looks doable.

LP

[mro]

Use the search,...Luke

TC has taken en apart and put em back together, think MAXIMAN has too.

TC's post had to do with replacing tach needle? and face plate I think.


mro

[TopCatGr58]

Hey OneHand, and Strom,

Yes, I was able to pry up the outer casing/bezel from the back side, to be able to remove the bezel, and the glass, etc. to get to the faceplate. Just takes time, and a small tipped screwdriver, and patience, but surprisingly not that long, like just a few minutes to pry around the rim!

You can probably get a replacement piece of glass from a local auto store glass shop, take the bezel and old piece so they can size and cut one to match! There is a tech tip showing photos about what I did, just look in the MAIN FORUM PAGE, repairs!
T.C.

[HobbyMan]

TC is right. Use a small flat screw driver and a pair of pliars helps. I only needed to take off 3 sides, not all 4. Once that comes off, You are home free. When reinstalling if you are clamping it back down, make sure to put a thick rag in between metal and pliars to prevent scratching on outer surface.

[OneHand]

DOH!

Thanx TC!

Was searching under Speedo fix... Did not even THINK 'Tach'!!!

Will give it a bash this weekend!

Thx
1H

[ccogswel]

I know I'm a day late and a dollar short. But, if you have a window company around that makes the windows there try them. Here we make our own windows and we cut our own glass. I never thought about cutting a small round piece for a speedo or tach but I had seen and done some small round glass almost as small.

Just like HobbyMan said use a rag on the outer ring with your pliers to keep from scratching the bezel. Just take your time when putting it back together.