[Healeys] Toyota 5 speed question

[i erbs]

I bought a rebuilt one. I want to confirm everything else works before I
hook it up.
Thanks for your help

Ira Erbs
Milwaukie, OR
1959 Austin Healey 100-6

On Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 6:32 PM Robert Markovich <rmarkovich at aol.com> wrote:

> At least you found the culprit. Nisonger used to be the place to go for a
> rebuild, in NY, but they no longer do that. Depending on where you live,
> you can either drop off or mail in your Speedo to British Speedo Service in
> Goldens Bridge, NY. Mike who does the work out of his house is reachable at
> 914/536-1346 and rebuilt the Speedo on my early 3000, which is the same as
> yours. He’s superb. Mention my name, Bob, and say I recommended him.
>
>
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> On Monday, April 28, 2025, 8:50 PM, i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> It is. I hooked a drill motor up to it and it did not budge
>
> Ira Erbs
> Milwaukie, OR
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
>
> On Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 5:20 PM Robert Markovich <rmarkovich at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Yes that’s the next step to determine whether it’s the Speedo
>
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> On Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:06 PM, i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks for replying,
> The cable was tight. I removed the speedo and it is frozen. I need to
> drive the car and see if the cable is rotating in the housing.
>
> Ira Erbs
> Milwaukie, OR
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
>
> On Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 2:12 PM Robert Markovich <rmarkovich at aol.com> wrote:
>
> It does have an angle drive, which may merely need tightening. Also, the
> cable may be loose behind the Speedo—a bit easier to check. I’d begin by
> unscrewing it from behind—yes you have to squeeze yourself under the
> dash—and letting it hang down where you can see it from the drivers seat.
> Then take a slow drive down your driveway to see whether the cable is
> turning inside the sheath. If so, you know the angle drive is fine. Next
> reinsert the end carefully into the back of the Speedo, being sure the
> square end inserts fully and the knurled  nut tightens (by hand) all the
> way home. Turn the inner cable with your fingers if needed to line it up.
> Then take a brief drive; if the Speedo works, the cable was loose at back.
> If not, the gauge needs service.
>
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> On Monday, April 28, 2025, 3:39 PM, i erbs <eyera3000 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> My speedo quit on my 100-6.
> Does the sr5 trans have an angle drive?
> My health has prevented me from crawling under the car. Just trying to
> problem solve before I do get under it.
> If. So drive is it?
>
> Ira Erbs
> Milwaukie, OR
> 1959 Austin Healey 100-6
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