[6pack] Fw: speedometer issue

[Bob Danielson]

Too big the 1st time.......trying again


> I had my speedo rebuilt by West Valley Auto Instruments (they specialize 
> in British gauges) and that included getting the cable rebuilt to spec. 
> Morris at West Valley won't guarantee the repair work if your cable 
> doesn't meet spec. You can read about it here 
> http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/SpeedometerCalibration.htm
>
> Basically here's what he told me and what I wrote up:
>
> I used West Valley Auto in Reseda, Calif which specializes in British 
> cars. Their phone number is 818-758-9500 and ask for Morris. They did a 
> great job rebuilding the speedometer, including new gearing for the 
> odometer and a new inner cable. And turned it around in about 10 days.
>
> The proper cable is key to an accurate and long lasting gauge as the wrong 
> cable specs can damage the internal workings of the gauge. When I spoke to 
> Morris he asked me to measure the tip of the cable and then told me it was 
> 1/16" too long.  He explained that basically a cable tip that's too long 
> or thin/fat can damage the inner workings of the gauge.
>
> So here's the specs that Morris requires:
> 1. The minimum tip protrusion is 1/4" and the maximum is 5/16"
> 2. The tip should be square and measure a minimum of .122" square to .124" 
> square
> 3. He prefers that the cable bushing be nylon and not steel.
>
> If your cable doesn't meet those specs have the cable rebuilt to the 
> specs. It will only cost $25-$30.
>
> And don't assume that the new cable you just bought from Moss or TRF has 
> the proper specs..........measure it and confirm that it's correct.
>
> Bob Danielson
> 1975 TR6 CF38503U
> Running w/ Throttle Body Injection,
> Toyota 5 speed & Nissan LSD
> http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org