Speedometer gear 1972 CJ5

[Dlowe]

I've replaced the speedometer and the cable. Still get Limited and no readings. What gear (how many teeth) do I need. I'm pretty sure it's stock?

 

[73CJ]

Check your other gear on the Transfer Case rear output shaft. Mine was slipping when it got hot.

Did you disconnect the Gage head and see of the inner cable spins when moving?

Could be the Gage itself. Disconnect the tranny end and put a drill on it.

 

[Dlowe]

I've installed a new speedometer gauge and cable, I'm assuming it must be the gear in the Transfer Case . I was hoping someone would know which gear (number of teeth) I should order? Do you know which Transfer Case is in this jeep?

 

[Dlowe]

Just noticed you're from Detroit Lakes, I was born and raised in Aitkin. Thanks for your help.

 

[Dlowe]

I pulled the rear section off the Transfer Case . The gear that the cable slips into is in perfect condition, it's metal. The plastic gear on the output shaft looks good as well, this gear will move side to side on the shaft by 2", there is a hatched area in the middle that I'm assuming it should fit tight on and not move. Should I use some type of lock tight? Or? Please advise. Thanks

 

[BusaDave9]

The plastic gear on the output shaft looks good as well, this gear will move side to side on the shaft by 2", there is a hatched area in the middle that I'm assuming it should fit tight on and not move. Should I use some type of lock tight? Or? Please advise. Thanks

I thought there was a pin to prevent that gear from sliding. Is sounds like is slides so much it stops engaging the driven gear. Not sure lock tite is the way to go. Should be a mechanical way to lock it in place.

 

[BusaDave9]

Duplicate thread.
Sounds like you have this fixed. Here's what you said in the other thread:

So I took the output shaft out, cleaned it up, etched the inside of the plastic gear and used an epoxy, lightly coated the hatched area and inside the plastic gear. Put it all back together after a long cure time and it works perfect. If the gear oil doesn't affect the epoxy it's a done deal.

Please try to keep all the information in one thread so we are all on the same page.
I think the epoxy will work good. It holds up good in oil and other chemicals. I like to use JB Weld in places like that but other epoxies work good too.