[Healeys] Angle drive speedocable

Bob Spidell bspidell at comcast.net
Fri Apr 4 05:40:23 MDT 2014


I've done it from under the car (removing the tunnel is a bit of work, esp. on a BJ8).

I used a pair of small channellocks--they were probably 5-6" long--to loosen the drive at the O/D output.  You can only 
turn the pliers maybe 10-15 deg at a time, but it can be done eventually.  Don't squeeze the channellocks really hard, 
and don't over-torque the new one else you'll gall the screw 'cap' (note the drive is meant to be de/installed with your 
fingers).  The thread is very fine--be careful not to cross-thread.

Don't forget to install the spacer washer that is required else you'll be doing this again in short order.   While you 
have it (almost) out, clean the speedometer cable thoroughly and re-lubricate--I've had good results using a silicone 
'spray' (oil).  The silicone 'oil' is very slippery and tenacious--ask a painter--and doesn't seem to accumulate dust to 
form crud like petroleum oils.  I lubed the bendix gear on my starter with silicone oil and it's worked flawlessly for 
120K miles or so.

Bob



On 4/4/2014 3:17 AM, Alan Seigrist wrote:
> Angle drive must be accessed by removing tunnel.  No need to get under the
> car!
>
> On Friday, April 4, 2014, Berry Mensen <berry at mever.be> wrote:
>
>> Help!
>> Working under the car, I want to replace the angle drive (broken!).
>> But my hands are too big.
>> What is the best procedure?
>> Thanks for all helpfull suggestions.
>>
>> Berry
>> _______________________________________________
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