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houseofboyd
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 Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:51 am Post subject: '68 Speedo Question |
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I'm sure that I've read somewhere that the '68 speedo is a one off, first year for fuel gauge, but different than a '69+. The speedo in my Beetle works fine, other than a whine that I get after 40mph. Don't know if it's the cable or the gears within the speedo. And the gels have seen better days. So anyhow, I was thinking about picking up another to rebuild while I can keep my current speedo in the car....Can I use any year other than a '68 and still have it look and function the same? 
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johnny2013
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im using a 72 speedo in my 71 beetle, and works fine.
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gt1953
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You are correct about the 68 speedo and fuel gauge. I have a 72 speedo in my 68 only cause I am using the extra indicator lamps for fog lights and such. Source out a speedo in the classifieds or fix the one you have. Lube the speedo cable first.
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Brian
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The whine is caused by small worn out gears.
Take yours apart, it's pretty easy to do. Lube up the little gears and see if that helps first.
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houseofboyd
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Brian
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I'm pretty sure you can get a hold of some new gears too. It's a whole lot easier than you'd think, and cheaper than buying another worn out speedo.
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