[6pack] Speedometer Issue

[Larry Young]

A bouncing tach is often caused by a bad cable.  Replacing the cable may 
fix that.
Larry Young

On 10/16/2012 12:36 PM, im sloane wrote:
> I'd look for a speedometer on eBay or somewhere. Mine use to read 30-40 mph
> slow (got worse over time) and I was lucky to find the exact right one for
> sale at a car-show for $20 bucks. My tach bounces a bit, but it's just part of
> the charm of the LBC experience.
>
> Sloane :o)
> 69-Six
>
>
>> Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:32:56 -0700
>> From: brucesimms2003 at yahoo.ca
>> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [6pack] Speedometer Issue
>>
>> My speedometer dial flops around about 10 mph at 60 (55-65), but seems to
> do
>> it at most speeds.B I installed a new and lubricated speedo cable, but that
>> didnbt fix it (a new cable worked for my tach, which now reads solidly).
>> I
>> read that taking the speedo apart is delicate work , and, easy to break the
>> dial or some other nonobtainum little part.B B B I suppose I could continue
>> to live with it, as Ibve done for many years (canbt remember if it ever
>> worked right in my 15 years of ownership!).
>> B
>> Advice/suggestions?
>> B
>> Cheers &
>> Thanks,
>> B
>> Bruce Simms
>> 73 TR6 with A type OD
>>
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