re: "I hope I can simply remove and reinstall the inner cable from the
speedometer end of the sleeve without removing
the transmission tunnel."
Yes, you can.
Bob
On 5/2/2011 7:01 PM, Ron Ray wrote:
>
> Bob, Rich, Allan, and list,
>
> I went back and looked at the original problem with my speedometer prior to
> sending it to Mo Ma for rebuilding in
> 2005.Originally the odometer and trip odometer did not work and I am pretty
> sure the needle bounced.When Mo Ma
> returned the speedometer to me the first time after replacing all major
> parts, they had not corrected the problems
> even though they were specifically mentioned in my cover letter including
> with the speedometer.The second time Mo Ma
> returned it to me, the odometer and trip odometer both worked.Margaret stated
> that the little arm that controls the
> trip gears was not catching.However, the far left dial on the odometer
> (10,000) moved constantly as if it were a tenth
> of a mile dial.The speedometer also still bouncedThat is when I gave up on Mo
> Ma and just lived with everything until
> recently when I had the transmission cover off and replaced the angle
> drive.So, I am wondering if Bobs mention about
> the rhythmic bouncing of the needle, which seems to be descriptive of what I
> observe, may be related to the
> odometer/trip odometer gears, and if so, how might this be verified and
> corrected.
>
> I plan on removing the inner cable and checking it for excess oil and kinks
> as Rich suggested.I hope I can simply
> remove and reinstall the inner cable from the speedometer end of the sleeve
> without removing the transmission tunnel.
> I am pretty sure that is possible.I will also open up the speedometer and
> check for any oil inside the speedometer.
> Since the speedometer has always bounced, I do not think that is a problem,
> but will check anyway.If I do fine oil in
> the speedometer, and since the cable acts as an auger, is there a way to tell
> by looking at the cable if it is wound
> incorrectly as Allan suggested?Will removing it and simply switching it
> end-for-end correct this?
>
> Thanks for all your help.
>
> Ron
>
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