Bob,
Having recently helped a friend who has a TR3a I was able to discover that
the speedo cable grommet it uses is perfect for our uses. The centre hole of
the grommet where the small cable end must be forced through has a thin
sleeved portion that is very flexible yet strong. I recently sent for one
and installed it on a customer's BJ8 with no trouble at all. The outer
diameter is for a 1 1/4" hole (perfect) and to install the cable end I
simply used a bit of silicone spray to the centre area of the grommet and
the cable end slipped through with very little effort. I slid it along the
cable sleeve, ran the assembly through the gearbox cover and popped the
grommet into its hole in the cover. A nice snug fit of both i.d. and o.d.
It is Moss # 650-005 and lists for $1.00 in the Moss online listing.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Johnson" <robert.w.johnson@adelphia.net>
To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 11:02 AM
Subject: speedo grommet
> BJ8. I bought a new grommet that goes on the tranny tunnel fro the speedo
> cable to pass through about a year ago. I have attempted 2 ot 3 times to
force
> it over the speedo cable end (at the speedo) with no success. I've greased
it
> with gear oil and dish detergent. Am I not being forseful enough, or am I
> going about it the wrong way? That is an awfully big hole for heat to come
> through, so I like to get it closed. Any ideas?
>
> Bob Johnson
> BJ8
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