88 WBWL Speedometer

[jqrjr]

Bill,

Thanks the sppedo is working fine it is the odometer that is not it
even clicks but doesn't move! I guess that a gear is worn out.

Jim
88WLWB XXV
Stuart, Fl

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
> Hey Jim,
>
> These speedos are tricky but do not give up just Yet.
> They are obsolete, when replaced you will probably lose the trip
> meter and the new speedo may not match the other gages. First
check
> the ground wire attached to the frame. On our FC it is located on
the
> rear wheel passenger side, then look at the sensor pickup mounted
> near the toothed brake drum, that is where the signal in generated.
> Check the 12 volts DC to ground at the speedo.
> Next hook up an AC volt meter on a low voltage scale to the speedo
> ground and the sender terminal, Take it for a ride and the meter
> should register a low AC voltage and increase as your speed
increases.
> This is a sine wave that increases in amplitude, It would be nice
to
> have an ocilliscope for this , But not necessary. This will
isolate
> the problem to the sender or the speedo. As you drive tap , tap,
tap
> on the face of the speedo , see if there is any change in the
needle.
>
> When you have exhausted all options and have determined that the
> speedo is really dead. Remove the speedo and open the face and look
> for loose , pinched wires or cracked/cold solder joints.
> There are a lot of parts inside the speedo head.
> This has work for me, Our speedo now hums along and trips the meter.
> There are speedo shops that may repair it.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jqrjr" wrote:
> >
> > I have an 88 WBWL, my odometer does not work. Teleflex made these
> > special for BB it has a special wire out for the trip odometer.
> Does
> > anybody know where I might get a new replacement speedometer for
my
> > coach?
> > Repair the old one, or some thoughts?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > JIM Riordan
> > 88 WBWL XXV
> > Stuart, Fl.
> > 772-260-1328
> >
>