Speedometer drive removal / fitting query ?

[Stephen Foster]

The speedo drive in My gearbox is wearing out & I have a new one fitted in a spare outer cover .
I would like to remove this drive & fit it into My good outer cover .
Has Anyone any experience in this procedure please ?

I cant find any locating dowel , etc so I imagine heat may be required ?

Thank all .

Steve...

[trevinoz]

Steve,
                There is a screw through the outer cover with a reduced diameter which locates the drive. It has to be removed first.
I remove the drive by slipping a sleeve or washers over the thread and tighten the nut, progressively adding washers as the drive is withdrawn.

Trev.

[Stephen Foster]

Thanks Trev ,
I will try that later ...was concerned regarding using heat in case there may be an oil seal around the drive ?

Steve ..

[duTch]

 Steve, maybe not all have an 'O' ring,but mine does, but shouldn't matter just replace it anyway.

 

[Stephen Foster]

Trev ,
Tried the method advised by Yourself without using heat ..the drive is loose enough but spins in the case when I tighten the nut with the applied washers , My question now is would I be better applying heat & if so how much is enough ? also would I be able to get enough with a propane torch ?

Thanks in advance ,
Steve ..

[trevinoz]

If it was me, Steve, I would make an adapter for my sliding hammer and gently impact it out.
Can you fit the nut and hold it in a vice and tap the cover off?

Trev.

[Stephen Foster]

Thanks again Trev ..I will try that later Today .

Best Wishes,
Stev ..

[Stephen Foster]

Trev ,
Id like to report complete success following Your suggested method plus minimal heat .

Thanks once again ,
Steve ...

[trevinoz]

We aim to please!   

Trev.