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Smiths Speedo drive overhaul

Guys
The Web site has an extensive Procedure to Overhaul a Chronometric Speedo is There a Similar Procedure Available for the Overhaul of the Speedo Drive Gear Box as I have just purchased one from Flea Bay and fear it will at the least require Stripping Cleaning at the Felt Seal Replacing any help would be appreciated

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Re: Smiths Speedo drive overhaul

Hi Ron...The speedo drive is a fairly simple assembly, just consisting of a worm gear and pinion. However, they can be awkward to get apart.
The pinion is retained in the body by a small pressed steel plate which is retained by 4 screws. You will see these if you look inside the housing.
These can be a sod to remove...my only recommendation would be to heat the body in warm water before attempting removal. If they are tight there is a possibility one or more will shear off.
That is repairable though...the holes can be drilled out, tapped slightly oversize and larger than original screws used.
Also pressed into the body and covering the pinion is a metal cased rubber seal. This is just pressed in and can be carefully prised out using a small screwdriver. Again this is best done with the body warmed to ease removal...100 degrees C is ample. When the seal ,four screws and the retaining plate have been removed the pinion is ready to be removed from the body.
Next undo the brass fitting that retains the worm gear and shaft. This has a right hand thread...take care not to damage the body when undoing this. The material of the body is 'punched' into one or more of the slots in the brass piece as a method of locking it.
Generally it can still be undone despite this. I normally hold the brass fitting in a vice between two sheet metal jaws and turn the body by hand to get it started. A dab of Loctite will hold it OK on reassembly.
Once the brass piece has been removed the worm and shaft (which are one piece) can be withdrawn. The worm shaft has small, separate spacer(s) fitted over it..take care not to lose it(them) and note their location.
After the worm has been withdrawn remove the pinion to complete the disassembly. A few years back I bought a quantity of new drive boxes and most of them were finished in satin black..so that is something you may want to consider. Also, when refitting the unit to the bike note that there is a spacer fitted over the wheel spindle against the bearing locknut and inside the drive unit to support the casting when the outside locknut is tightened..Ian

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Re: Smiths Speedo drive overhaul

Ian
Thanks for the advice as i have not seen the one I purchased I have Emailed you separately

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Re: Smiths Speedo drive overhaul

I find its not necessary to strip the whole thing down. Just unscrew the the brass bit to get the driven pinion out then you will find out how worn it is or not,Then just soak and clean in petrol and fill it with grease.

Re: Smiths Speedo drive overhaul

If the pinion or pinion driving dogs are worn a stripdown will be necessary, either to replace it or to repair the dogs.. Likewise if the seal is damaged or badly worn it will need to be removed.
I always strip them completely to allow a thorough inspection of the parts and to remove any dried/compacted grease from the pinion, housing etc.
A complete stripdown is obviously optional and down to the individual. However, Ron asked for a comprehensive description of the procedure and I have described that. It is also what I would regard as 'best practice'...Ian

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