1/2 stopped odometer

[White Spyder]

Had my '48 Chrysler out Sunday and notice that the odometer is not working but the trip odometer is working. Any ideas on what might be wrong? I figure one of the gears I shipping or lost its teeth.

[Dodgeb4ya]

Most all 1946-48 Chrysler odometers or trip odometers will fail sooner or later. The pot metal gears usually fail.

I have never found someone who has parts and can fix one permanently.

I have 6 or 7 of them that are all damaged the same.

[greg g]

Seems like these days some one could 3D print up replacement gears that would probably past a good long time.

[rb1949]

Quite a project to pull the unit and examine those intricate pieces. My '49 assy works with a bench test, but when installed, doesn't register speed. Good luck.

[White Spyder]

Thanks for all the information. I did look at it to see what it would take to pull it and it does look like a involved job. I guess I'll have to live with it for the time being.

[Robert Horne]

I had good luck with a little oil on my $5 1938 Coupe speedometer I bought.

 

I used sewing  machine oil on the gears, shafts, etc.      Speed and odometer working good now..