Odometer Disassembly Question (1 Viewer)

[FJ40inKY]

Hi guys, been following the odometer fix threads but I ran into a problem I can't find on any of those- when I got all the way down to the final odometer wheel assembly, there are two brass locks on either side that I don't see in others. I did have the C-clip and took that off to get the main gear off, but now I can't figure out how to get these wheels off to clean them and don't want to break anything. It appears what is different on mine is that right side brass part- it has a clip below it, but the brass part won't budge. Thanks in advance-

 

[John McVicker]

Since no response yet I will try to help. It’s been 3+ years and I do not remember exactly, but I did get mine all disassembled.

On mine, the 1/10 wheel was breaking in several places and I was able to completely remove it and install a ‘new’ one from another odometer. My notes don’t really tell me anything but I did have a picture with a small flat head screwdriver pointing to that brass lock.

I don’t remember having any issues...so I suggest you just try to pry it off while being as easy as you can, maybe pull gently with a pair of very small but good quality pliers.

HTH.

 

[B y r o n]

I looked through my notes in this thread but didn't see anything about removing the brass spacer next to the 1/10 wheel. My guess is that it is just stuck with the dry grease. Try spraying with contact cleaner to break the hold of the grease while trying to rotate it maybe.

 

[Dynosoar]

The side with the 1/10th wheel (White Wheel) is the side the stack slides off of.

 

[FJ40inKY]

The side with the 1/10th wheel (White Wheel) is the side the stack slides off of.

Yep, won't budge. Will try a little more "oomph"... but don't want to break it- so will try but then may just try to clean it on the reel as best I can.

 

[John McVicker]

Can you show us several close up pics of both ends? Maybe we can see something.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, Try heating it a little with a hair dryer. Mike

 

[Dynosoar]

I used some parts cleaner to help dissolve the old grease. The bushing on the White Wheel side is brass where the other side should just be a machined steel part of the spindle. Be carful with the solvent it will melt the paint in the #'s.
Dyno

 

[FJ40inKY]

I used some parts cleaner to help dissolve the old grease. The bushing on the White Wheel side is brass where the other side should just be a machined steel part of the spindle. Be carful with the solvent it will melt the paint in the #'s.
Dyno

Thanks- I cleaned it as best I could with a soft wire brush between the gears. The right side is a brass piece and honestly I think it is glued on tight. I know the odometer isn't accurate anyway, so I set it where I wanted it and will reinstall once I get new dash bulbs I ordered. We'll see if it spins or not! At least I won't have to look at the exact same number anymore haha.

 

[John McVicker]

Did you also try to pull the left side off? I don’t really remember, maybe the right side isn’t meant to come off & you have to come at it from the left.

All I remember for certain is I did change the 1/10 gear, maybe I removed them all to get to it.