Speedo and Key Switch Part

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allenp42

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I could use speedo needle from a K1 - 78 "HL" speedo", the type that is made from plastic. From what I can tell, Nippon Seiki speedo's use a brass speedo needle. Not sure if they are interchangeable.

Also, tumblers from a key switch or maybe a complete key switch that is trashed. I have a 2 position key switch (77-79) that someone took out the tumblers. The key falls right out without the tumblers in place. I hate to let a difficult part to obtain part go to waste.

In my search for a speedo needle, I found a needle from a K0/HK0 speedo if anyone needs it.
 

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69ST

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Unobtainium polymer...the plastic speedometer needles are few & far between. And, when a potential donor speedo pops up, the needle is usually either gone, or fubar.

Lock tumblers, OTOH, will be much easier to find.
 
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allenp42

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Not surprised about the needle. Like the key switch, it's another item I have that I hate see go to waste. The PO had started to dis-assemble the speedo, cracked the glass, probably put in in a box to fix later. He would not have cracked the glass if he/she had went around the entire speedo peeling up the lip. Looked as if he did about 1/2 and tried to pry it off. All I found was a noisy odometer, which a little grease took care of.
 
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kirrbby

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I probably have a junk switch. But don't think I can help with a junk, round speedo. I'll look when I can tho. Probably be tomorrow. I'm expecting a buttload of ghosts and goblins to start showing up here shortly.
 
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allenp42

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Thanks for the offer smitfire. However, I think I've found a trashed switch to extract the guts. Trying to save one just like you have, because as far as I know, 77- 79 are all the same. What I'm trying to do may be a waste of time, but at least I'll learn something....maybe.
 
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69ST

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IDK about that being a waste of time. The audience may be small but, I imagine, enthusiastic. NLA parts won't get any easier to find in the future.
 
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kirrbby

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Well that was a nice stroke of luck. This one is non working...good for parts kinda junk to me. Is the needle in it a good one?? good condition or whatever?

I can peel it open and send you just the needle for freebies, or sell you the whole unit.
Need more pics?
 
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allenp42

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Would rather be lucky than good. Needle looks fine to me. I suspect it's easier for you to sell me the whole unit. Whatever works for you is fine with me. Send me a PM and I'll shoot you some pesos.
 
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