348 Speedometer Pulse Sensor Repair - for dead speedometer

Sorry for bringing up a very old thread. However, I just finished replacing my speed sensor on my 348GTB and it works like a charm - and a big thank you to OP - but I just have a maybe silly question: I’m worried that I might have tightened the sensor too much? I gave it a few more squeezes just to make sure that it’s tight and I made sure it’s not squeezed out of thread. Is it possible to over tighten it and how will I know if it is? Big thanks to all.

 

You do need to be careful not to over tighten because they are hollow, and made out of brass. I found that out the hard way, years ago, when I had over tightened mine and popped the end off of it. What a pain in the neck that was to get it out of the gearbox! Anyway, they just need to be on nice and snug in my opinion. Just enough so that it doesn’t back out, and no gear oil leaks out. So long as you haven’t busted the head off, or damaged it, I’m guessing you “should” be okay.

 

Thanks for your swift reply. It´s very nice and snug and no head busted off so I guess it´s fine. I´ll take it for a couple of runs and check how it is. Have a nice day.

 

Reviving this thread - looking for this part as well.

 

When I replaced my speedo sensor I added some structural strength where the wires come out of the sensor with some "liquid rubber" type sealant to make the connections more durable. Also better doing through wheel well with an open end wrench to avoid damaging fragile connections. JGW

 

This is the condition that mine is in now. Hasn't broken off completely yet. Was going to solder and put back in... Thoughts?
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Wouldn’t hurt to try. What have you got to lose?