Tach Speedo Bezel

[pamcopete]

Next time you have to take your Tach or Speedo apart, throw away the metal loop that holds the bezel on and use a piece of 4" heat shrink tubing instead.

Use a hack saw to saw the bezel in two opposite places and remove it.





1. Buy a one foot section of 4" heat shrink tubing.
2. Cut a 15/16 in strip of tubing from the one foot section.
3. Prop the Speedo / Tach face down on a .31 in high round "thing". I used a lid from a small jar of "Dromedary Diced Pimientos" (upside down to accommodate the slight curve in the glass)
4. Place the 15/16 in strip of heat shrink around the bezel.
5. Apply heat from a heat gun evenly all the way around.

Notes: The .31 dimension is from the front edge of the bezel to the work surface, with the tach / speedo face down on a suitable prop. You have to allow for the slight curve of the glass. If done exactly, there is no trimming required. A lid from a small jar of "Dromedary Diced Pimientos" works perfectly because it forms a cup to keep the glass curve from wobbling when you apply the heat.

There is enough material in the 1' length of 4" heat shrink material to do 12 Tachs or Speedos, so share with your buddy.

If you can't find the tubing, PM me, I've got some left over.

[pamcopete]

Here's the speedo installed:

[ryan79]

thats a pretty sweet trick... i,ll be trying that one. both my tach and speedo need repair.

[Buzz239]

Good Idea, but $15 shipping...........I'll shop around.

[pamcopete]

Note:

The $15 shipping is from one particular vendor. I have some extra 4 in. heat shrink available if you cannot find a suitable source.

[jeepurze]

dang oh dang you saved my butt again! ive got a white face off ebay year or so ago with a bent trim ring! thought it was ruined,
that is a hell of an idea!! thanks thanks!

[tomw]

Another good idea shared for the common good.Way to go Pete but let me ask you this.How can I get the speedo apart? I can't get the ring on there to budge and I hesitate to use a BFH on it.Do they come apart or are they disposable?

[pamcopete]

tomw

Hacksaw the metal band twice 180 deg apart. Just don't cut into the plastic case. To remove the odometer knob, remove the two mounting screws on the back....gently pull the face out enough so you can get a small pair of needle nose pliers in on the right side to grip the shaft from the knob and twist the knob off. I believe it's a left hand thread.

If you can't source the 4" heat shrink tubing at a good price, I'll send you some for shipping cost's.

If you don't like the unrealistic 140 MPH spedo, then just Ebay an '80 to '83 speedo like mine. The cable ratio is the same.

[tomw]

pete.I just came in from the garage and got the speedometer bezel off.I just need a small screw to hold the face in place.
Hit me with an email on where and how much to send for the shrink tube.
thanks

[pamcopete]

tomw

Just PM me your address. I'll mail a section of the tubing to you for the postage, probably $4 if I send it Priority.

[tomw]

Forget about the screw.I stole one out of an old pencil sharpener I had in the kitchen drawer.Nothing is safe around here sometimes,I swear.

[tomw]

Here is a shot of getting the straight edge and the measurement set up.

[tomw]

As instructed I used a metal straight edge and a nice sharp razor to cut the shrink tubing.A scissors won't do it.

[tomw]

You can see in this pic that the straight edge does a fine job for cutting.

[tomw]

This is the speedometer about to be shrink tubed in place.I cleaned the glass on the underside and replace that screw on the left hand side with one from a pencil sharpener I had in the kitchen drawer.Fit nicely.