speedo gauge holder

Hi all,
My speedo cable busted. When I was going to replace the cable I discovered why the cable broke in the first place. My speedometer is seized 1st time for that kind of thing for me maybe someone can help me. I would like to remove the instrument from the holder without damaging the aluminum. I see the two nuts on the underside that secure the gauge in the holder. I am thinking the gauge comes out through the top and I need to remove the top piece with the glass to get the gauge out. Is this correct and if so.... is this a screw in part or push in. I have made a couple attempts to remove this piece with a strap wrench but I am not getting anywhere here. I thought maybe it is a press fit type thing I used a small brass drift and gave it a few love tapes but I'm not sure which way to go here I don't want to damage anything uncertain if its threaded or not maybe I'm going in the wrong direction to get this out. So if anyone can give me a heads up on this so I don't do any damage to machine or self I will thank you now.
regards Doxford : 69 750 commando {roadster}

Just remove the two bottom nuts and the speedo will come up through the top of the holder in one piece, sometimes they get a little bit stuck on the studs which the nuts screw on to, simply use a soft wooden drift and gently tap on the underside of the speedo and it should come out.

dave M said:

Just remove the two bottom nuts and the speedo will come up through the top of the holder in one piece, sometimes they get a little bit stuck on the studs which the nuts screw on to, simply use a soft wooden drift and gently tap on the underside of the speedo and it should come out.

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ok got it out thanks ..... Doxford

Hey Doxford,

How about some pictures of that 69 Roadster? Is it running good?

Dave
69S

Gday DOXFORD, check out this link,http://members.shaw.ca/randell/Smith/Speedo.html.
Does have some good info on speedo restoration.
Foxy

This is also available for about $20USD.
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/m ... f/center/1

Dave
69S