[TR] gauges- wiggling and bouncing

[Brad Kahler]

I certainly hope a spun bearing is not the problem either!

It's a new engine, probably no more than 1500 miles on it so far.  Runs
great with no noises (yet).  Not to say the rest of the car doesn't make
any noise as it a real rattle trap.

I'm beginning to think the speedometer needle problem now resides inside
the head of the speedometer.  Since I removed the clamp the cruise control
is working pretty much perfect.

I guess the same time I pull the oil pressure gauge I'll pull the
speedometer and check it out.

Thanks for the feedback.

Brad



On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Randall <tr3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:

> ---- Brad Kahler <bkahler1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > The first is the oil pressure gauge which is the mechanical type.  The
> > readings seem to be accurate but the needle quivers or vibrates like
> crazy.
>
> I sincerely hope this is not the problem : I've seen that with an engine
> that had spun a bearing.
>
> > The second problem is the speedometer.  The needle fluctuates about 1 to
> 4
> > mph while driving. I'm certain it's the speedometer cable.  The cable is
> > brand new
>
> FWIW, my problem was caused by the odo & trip meter mechanisms binding,
> which put a periodic load on the cable, causing the new cable to wind up
> and unwind.  But it was bouncing a whole lot more than 1-4 mph.
>
> Randall
>
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