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Re: speedo grommet

To: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>, "Robert Poague"
Subject: Re: speedo grommet
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 14:46:38 -0400
Pete,
It's the other way around. The smaller screwed sleeve threads onto the
speedo and the larger one threads onto the 90 degree angle drive.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
To: "Robert Poague" <rapoague@gte.net>; "Healey List"
<healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 12:51 PM
Subject: RE: speedo grommet


> Bob,
> It won't fit over the speedo end.  It has to go on the tranny end which is
> smaller.  I typically pull the cable out, put the grommet on and slide it
> close to the speedo end, then run the cable back through the hole and push
> the grommet into place.
> Pete
>
>
> > BJ8. I bought a new grommet that goes on the tranny tunnel fro the
speedo
> > cable to pass through about a year ago. I have attempted 2 ot 3 times to
> force
> > it over the speedo cable end (at the speedo) with no success. I've
greased
> it
> > with gear oil and dish detergent. Am I not being forseful enough, or am
I
> > going about it the wrong way? That is an awfully big hole for heat to
come
> > through, so I like to get it closed. Any ideas?
> >
> > Bob Johnson
> > BJ8

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