Ignitions switch and speedo service question
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rotorwrench
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A good lock & key man should be able to make a key or rekey just about any kind of lock. Single row tumblers are the easiest ones. You may have to purchase a key blank if you want an original type key.
On the speedo, I'd say either look for another one on e-pay (you can use it if it works or use it for parts to fix yours) or send it to a speedometer restoration shop. You might check on Hemmings or Google for services. I usually do my own speedo work but I haven't tried to work on a 50/51 Merc instrument yet. I see them on e-pay now and then.
Kerby
On the speedo, I'd say either look for another one on e-pay (you can use it if it works or use it for parts to fix yours) or send it to a speedometer restoration shop. You might check on Hemmings or Google for services. I usually do my own speedo work but I haven't tried to work on a 50/51 Merc instrument yet. I see them on e-pay now and then.
Kerby
Mike51Merc
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On a cold October morning, the grease on the speedo was probably like mud and the cable may have twisted and broke. Pull the cable, inspect, and pull the speedometer.
You should lube the speedo with some penetrating oil to loosen up the old grease.
You should lube the speedo with some penetrating oil to loosen up the old grease.