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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: iandunn on June 29, 2005, 09:55:56 PM

Title: Speedo nut
Post by: iandunn on June 29, 2005, 09:55:56 PM
I'm wondering if anyone knows the size of the nuts that hold the speedo and tach in their housing (http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/300_0027/speedometer/speedometer.cfm?man=su&groupid=3090&parent=3070) (#9). Two of mine have fallen off and I'd like to replace them, but I'd rather--if possible--pick them up @ a local auto parts store than ordering them from a dealer ('cause I'd feel silly asking a local one to order just two nuts, and I don't want to pay $8 in shipping to order $2 in parts online).
Title: Speedo nut
Post by: Kerry on June 30, 2005, 12:12:57 AM
In case nobody can help you ... I have ordered bolts and screws and such from my dealer several times.  I have to pay in advance, but I never pay shipping.  The stuff just comes in with the dealer's regular parts orders.
Title: Speedo nut
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 30, 2005, 08:18:02 AM
OMG !!!


Your nuts fell outa your speedo ! Ewe  :o
Title: Re: Speedo nut
Post by: starwalt on June 30, 2005, 05:26:15 PM
Quote from: iandunnI'm wondering if anyone knows the size of....
The outside diameter of the threaded part of the post is 5mm. Using a die, I cannot get a 5 x .8 or 5 x .9 to thread on. It may be 5 x 1.  The threaded section is so short, I cannot get a tap to lay against it for a match. Order via the local dealer unless you have a lot of stuff to order to reduce the shipping impact. Heck, he may have it in stock.
Title: Speedo nut
Post by: Bluebellylint on June 30, 2005, 06:47:54 PM
Take one of the nuts off your tach and bring it into your local hardware store. they will probably have a match and it will be very cheap. :thumb:
Title: Speedo nut
Post by: bv_714 on July 02, 2005, 05:24:19 PM
went to home depot, hardware section, found everything for $1.05 including tax.  I got some washers too to shim it up a little.  I think i threw the receipt away with the SKU #'s, sorry.