Where can I get 2 of these?

[brads70]

Brad,
I know this topic was started by BIGSHCLUNK, but would you happen to have a couple more spares?  Mine are in the same condition as his.  I just had my cluster done by Redline, but I don't know that they have these to replace when they're damaged.  Thanks.

Sorry I just had the one extra scrap speedo. (scrap because I tried to take it appart!  )

Bigs they are on there way, just got back from the post offfice.  2 weeks? 

[filmsurgeon]

This is likely a common issue.  These are mine.

[filmsurgeon]

Sorry I just had the one extra scrap speedo. (scrap because I tried to take it appart!  )

Thanks.  I'll check with Redline tomorrow to see if they have any, and if not, what they do as an alternative.

[BIGSHCLUNK]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[73EStroker]

OK here goes. Looks like the steel insert sets the depth of the screw so that it can be tight without squashing the rubber. So find small rubber grommets the same size then hit a model railway hobby shop and buy about 2" of brass tubing to fit the screw shank, cut it to length and insert into grommet and voila. The brass tubing has a thin wall and will work.

[filmsurgeon]

If anyone needs to replace theirs, here's how you can do it:

Buy these rubber grommets from Lowe's (see 1st photo), or use similar.  Then, trim off one of the rings with small sharp scissors, or nail clippers (don't "slice" it off with a knife as this will cause too short of a "bushing").  If you have the steel cup-shaped inserts (see 2nd photo), push them into the center holes, then place into the back of the cluster housing, insert screw and tighten.  Worked perfectly for me (see last two photos), and was a cheap and effective repair.  Hopes this helps.

[JayBee]

Thanks for the tip. Looks like a great solution.