57 speedometer needle

[Salvador B.]

What could cause the needle on the speedometer to "wiggle" when driving? A bad cable?

[Mike E.]

Re: 57 speedometer needle

It can be a dry cable. It can also be that internal bushing lubrication in the speedometer head itself has dried out. I have found it is more often the latter. But I would start with the cable since it is much easier and cheaper to service.

[Salvador B.]

Re: 57 speedometer needle

Thanks. We just bought a reconditioned speedometer. Our needle was broken. It was impossible to find just the needle. Is it safe to assume that they would have lubed the bushing?

[Salvador B.]

Re: 57 speedometer needle

What is the correct length for a '57 3-speed speedometer cable?

[Mike E.]

Re: 57 speedometer needle

Thanks. We just bought a reconditioned speedometer. Our needle was broken. It was impossible to find just the needle. Is it safe to assume that they would have lubed the bushing?

Reconditioned is a very inexact term. I would ask the seller.

[Dan P.]

Re: 57 speedometer needle

make sure you cable does not have any sharp bends in it .

[Mark S.]

Re: 57 speedometer needle

Congrats on your new assignment!

[Mark S.]

Re: 57 speedometer needle

My congrats were for Mike Ernst. The thread did not hit in the right place.