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New problem (with my speedo)

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by sushi_biker, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. sushi_biker

    sushi_biker Member

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    I had put together a working speedo drive gear. I got a few miles out of it. When I took apart the failed unit, the cable had sheared off down at the bottom. After putting a good cable down into the tube (and drive gear) it sheared off again after a few dozen miles.

    Any idea why? I lubed and greased everything pretty well.
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Cable housiing kinked or damaged?
     
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    The tube? Doesn't look like it but I'll re-examine it.
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    Yea flex the cable housing and see if there is a bad spot in it. The plastic on the outside might be ok but the inside could be bad. That could bind the cable and snap it.
     
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