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37,120 trip reset on Odometer
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I am still finding my way around my new car, a 37 120 coupe convertible. The speedometer has a trip recorder just below the odometer but I can not find the reset knob.

Any ideas?

Rod

Posted on: 2012/4/9 22:36
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Re: 37,120 trip reset on Odometer
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Isnt it achieved by twisting a rod that sticks out of the bottom of the odo?

The often get bent or removed. Maybe its missing

Posted on: 2012/4/10 8:17
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I'm not familiar with the '37, but I think Packard sometimes used a knurled metal post/knob on the end of a cable that mounted to the bottom edge of the dashboard (not necessarily directly under the odometer).

Posted on: 2012/4/10 9:41
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Randy Berger
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There is usually a knurled knob on the end which is held in place by a set screw which does come loose. Mine did and it took the dummy a good while to figure it out.

Posted on: 2012/4/10 10:08
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The reset knob is at the back of the speedometer, on the side towards the center of the car. Look at the picture of a bad bad 37 speedometer I have for parts. The picture I have included shows the reset knob. Hope you find it............

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Posted on: 2012/4/10 18:32
1936 and 1937 120's Are what we like best. But we also like all other Packards too.

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Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to all the good information but today was the first day I have had to play with the car. Yup, the reset was on the back side of the speedo just like the picture preceding this message. Thanks for all the advise, I would probably not have found it for awhile without your help.

Rod

Posted on: 2012/4/21 22:38
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