What size is a VW Beetle speedometer?

What size is a VW Beetle speedometer?

Speedometer diameter is 3 1/8″.

How do you remove the speedometer on a Beetle?

Speedo Removal

1. Remove the wiring cover.
2. Disconnect the positive battery terminal.
3. Unscrew the speedometer cable knurled nut.
4. Make a diagram of the wires–colors and placement.
5. Remove the wires–may need to use needle-nosed pliers to do this.

How do you change a speedometer cable?

Part 1 of 1: Replacing the speedometer cable

1. Materials Needed.
2. Step 1: Jack up the vehicle and set jack stands.
3. Step 2: Place wheel chocks on both sides of wheels still on the ground.
4. Step 3: Remove speedometer cable at transmission.
5. Step 4: Remove the speedometer cable at the speedometer.

How do you disconnect a speedometer cable from a gauge cluster?

The top end of the speedo cable is held into the nose of the speedometer with a clip. You squeeze the clip and cable with the thumb/fingers of your left hand, and the cable can be pulled out of the speedometer.

How much does a 73 Beetle weigh?

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1938 – 1980
Price :	$2,300-$3,100
Weight :	1740 lbs | 789.251 kg

What is a speedo cable?

The speedometer cable is connected to the back of the speedometer and runs through the gearbox of today’s modern cars, trucks and SUV’s. The cable is powered by the drive shaft and turns a magnet that creates an electrical current and sends this information to the onboard computer.

What does the speedometer read on a 1972 Beetle?

The stock style replacement VW Speedometer fit 1968 through 1977 Standard Beetles, 1971 through 1972 Super Beetles and 1973 through 1974 Things. The speedometer display reads from 0-90 MPH and has the indicators for the Generator or Alternator, Turn Signal and Oil Pressure at the bottom.

What to do if your speedometer light blows?

You can always use one of the two speedometer lights (high on either side of the speedometer) as a temporary fix if it does blow). So you could also try removing and cleaning the larger connector (which is the actual battery charging wire) and replacing it – see if this helps.

What is the correct belt size for a beetle?

Note: The correct belt size for all upright Type 1 (Beetle/Kharman Ghia/Thing/older Bus) engines (except 12V engines with alternators)is either 900mm or 905mm. The correct size for 12V engines with alternators is 11.3 x 912mm. The length is important because of the limited tension adjustment available in this engine design.

What kind of fuel gauge does a VW Beetle have?

Mechanical Fuel Gauge with Cable. Brazillian. There is a calibration screw on the back of the guage. This gauge installs readily without modification in the 61-67 VW Beetles. In Cart!