Topic: Broken Speedometer Stud

[grumpy56]

Any ideas on how to repair this or does the unit need to be disassembled? Speedometer works well. Thanks.

[jaytee-nz]

The studs are pressed in so you would need to disassemble the speedo to remove it. You could drill it out and replace it with a bolt but the reason the stud is pressed in is so you can tighten the nut without the stud spinning - could be a problem with a bolt though.

[Tim2005]

It looks like there might be enough left there to get a threaded sleeve onto, which could be held in place by a good quality retainer like Loctite 648 or similar adhesive. You've nothing to lose by trying it.

[MauiK3]

Ouch, new bolt from inside with something holding it in place?

[RAFster122s]

Tack weld new bolt or threaded rod in place or use epoxy

[ekpent]

Maybe cut it flush and drill and tap and screw in a new threaded insert with a little JB Weld to keep it from spinning if the pressed in collar is holding firm. How easy I wonder does that fitted piece come out. Maybe remover and exopy in another from a junk set of gauges. Just spitballin' here.

[grumpy56]

Was able to thread the nub, so will get a threaded sleeve and a short piece of 6mm threaded rod and see what happens.

[grumpy56]

Used a 15 mm threaded sleeve with a short piece of 6mm barstock with a dab of red locktite on both sides and all is well.