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Re: Speedo

To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Speedo
From: David Friedlander <forzion@maine.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 21:14:08 -0400
Welcome back, Dick! We missed you!

Dave Friedlander
CF25194UO


Sally or Dick Taylor wrote:

> Mike---If you still have the "jumping speedo", it could be something as
> simple as a dry cable. First, disconnect the inner cable at the speedo
> and pull it out of its sheath. Apply some kind of grease to it as you
> re-insert it into the outer sheath.     Be sure there are no tight bends
> that this cable has to turn en route to the instrument. Such bends can
> also wear out the sheath and a mere greasing will be short lived.
> Re-test.
>
> If you suspect the sheath  itself is toast, replace it with a new unit.
> They're cheap. Grease this one before installing, for added life.
>
> You can test the speedo itself with a short piece of an old cable,
> chucked up in a high speed drill motor. If it still bounces, you'll know
> what has to be done!
>
> Dick

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