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Re: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues

To: "Heard Saxon" <heard@datatrontech.net>, "Spridgets"
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues
From: "HomeHandy" <homehandy@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 09:18:25 -0600
I had my speedo repaired at MoMa. If you call, talk to Margaret (owner). 
Also, I was told by Margaret to file/grind off a small amount (I took off 
about 1/32") from the end of the inner cable. The end at the speedo. This 
will do the same thing that Peter suggested by using a small washer inside 
the nut. BTW, my speedo works perfectly and is very close to reading 
correctly.

Jeff Kelly
-----Original Message----- 
From: Peter Caldwell
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 8:34 AM
To: Heard Saxon ; Spridgets
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Speedometer issues

There are many reports of new cables being installed and the speedo
"bounces". Often it is due to the cable end protruding too far into
the speedo itself, pushing the cup and cone together where they will
drag on each other. Best to add a small washer or 3 to the end of the
outer cable, inside the cable nut, so that the inner cable doesn't
have the chance to bottom out. That also prematurely wears the
bearings or jewels.
    Whether the cable "grows".... I dunno...
         Peter C
==
At 07:07 AM 12/8/2011, Heard Saxon wrote:
>Took my BE out for a drive the other day and after about 10 miles, the
>speedometer started wildly fluctuating.  The odometer hasn't worked in who
>knows how long so I was contemplating fixing it myself or sending it in for
>repair anyway.  So first I called MoMa and spoke to them about repair.  Me
>being a Typical Unsophisticated Southern Person, it was difficult to
>understand the  thick accent of the fellow I was talking to, but I think he
>told me that the old speedometer cables will actually unwind somewhat
>causing them to get longer.  As they do, they collide with the innards of
>the speedo and cause all sorts of havoc.  After hearing the price to have
>it repaired, I decided to tear it apart and see what was going on.
>
>Well, the worm gear is shot so the odometer is never going to work again
>without some replacement parts.  The speedo part seems fine.  I'm wondering
>if his analysis is correct regarding the cable.  What do you think?
>
>Thanks,
>Heard
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