[Healeys] Angle drive washer

[Bob Spidell]

The angle drive contains a tiny ring-and-pinion gearset (in this case, the 'ring' gear drives the pinion). If you can stop the cable easily these gears are probably stripped. 

The copper washer is nothing fancy, and I doubt the thickness is hugely critical so if you can find one that fits it'll likely work, but I issue no guarantee (personally, I'd spring for the Moss one just to be safe). 

bob 


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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA 

----- Original Message -----

Ibm having a bit of a problem with my speedometer working. It quit working, 
and after taking it out of the dash I inserted a spare cable that I have, and 
using a drill, I found that it does work. I also learned that while driving 
the car with the speedometer cable out of the speedometer I can stop the cable 
from turning which leads me to believe that the angle drive is probably not 
functioning properly. I removed the tunnel and disconnected the cable, and 
found that I did not have the copper washer that is suppose to be there. My 
question is this, can I get copper washers at my local hardware store and if 
so what size and how many? Am I correct that I should not be able to stop the 
cable from turning with my fingers when driving? I have another angle drive 
that I am going to install, but I will not go through that trouble without 
using the copper washer. 
Any help in this manner would be appreciated. 

Mel Brunet 
67 BJ8 
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