I had the same thing happen on my tiger and it was caused by the bushings in
the speedo being seized. It was a fairly easy job to open up the speedo and
clean and lubricate the bushings. Problem solved.
----- Original Message -----
From: ed howard <edson(at)globalpac.com>
To: alpines <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:09 PM
Subject: speedo cable saga continues
> All theories welcome:
>
> I just installed my new speedo cable from SS, doing my best to lubricate
> it and line up the square pegs on either end.
>
> I took it for a test drive, and there was no action with the
> speedometer. I pulled the cable at the tranny end, and, once again, the
> square peg was shredded off the end of the spring. $30 down the drain!
>
> If I order another cable, how do I troubleshoot and test the connections
> prior to shredding another!
>
> Please advise. Thanks.
>
> Ed Howard
>
>
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