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Re: bouncing tack

To: "Tom Syperski" <tom.syperski@sev.org>,
Subject: Re: bouncing tack
From: "John Snyder" <helyjohn@cablespeed.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 10:44:54 -0700
I tried lubricating the cable, and it did not help.  Replacing the cable 
solved the problem.  John Snyder

> Any suggestions on what to use to lubricate the tach and speedo cables?
>
> Tom
> '61 BN7
>
> John Snyder wrote:
>
>> If you have a variable speed electric drill that will run backward, 
>> gently connect it to the tach drive cable at the distributor end.   If 
>> the tach still bounces, chances are the cable is the problem.  Just had 
>> the same problem w/ a speedo.   Was told it had to be the right angle 
>> drive on the trans/o'd.  Did the test w/ the drill and a very good drive 
>> cable, and the bounce was gone.
>>
>>> mecanical tack in BN-4-bounces like crazy between 0 and 2,000 rpms then
>>> settles out. Was disconected from dist in the spring but seems to be 
>>> tight
>>> enough. suggestions?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>> BN-4(L), 1957




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