2 weeks ago I took apart the clock type meter because it stopped ticking on my 782.( clock type maint reminder) not odometer style.
I carefully un clamped the surround retaining ring and removed the inners to find the clear plastic base that the coil is attached too had broken in 3 pieces.
The vibration from insecure mounting, caused end of the induction coil wire to break @ the solder joint, where it attaches to the terminal spade.
I re soldered it and used hobby epoxy to repair the mounting plastic base, putting on a couple layers of epoxy using a tooth pick.
Then putting it back together and re crimping the ring, it looks like it was never un clamped, prolly because the ring is soft aluminum.
With only 5 hours on repair, I have no long term test.
Don't know if it was worth the effort, but was enjoyable to fix it and better than watching the silly TV set.
Used ones show up on evil pay from $20-30.
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