Tightly wrap some electrical tape around it first, then cut in middle of
tape remove tape from end that you are using carefully so you don't pull the
wire strands loose...Bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sally or Dick Taylor" <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 5:50 PM
> Subject: Re: Speedo
>
>
>> Cregg---I have used an air-driven three inch cutoff wheell to shorten
>> the cable at the speedo. This method keeps the square drive wires from
>> separating, as might happen in using a hacksaw. If you must use a 'saw,
>> use a blade with the 32TPI, clamping it between two long-nosed
>> ViseGrips.
>>
>> It's more likely that the "bounce" in you cable is from an internal
>> windup of the cable inside the sheath. Consider pulling the cable out
>> and applying some kind of grease down its length.
>>
>> It's been said, by some in the business, that the longer cable extending
>> into the speedo can cause accuracy problems. Apparantly this is not true
>> for most owners. Suppliers still sell their replacement cables that are
>> extended by about 3/8 inch.
>>
>> Dick
>>
>>
>> From: cregg.cowan@sri.com(Cregg Cowan) Date: Wed, Mar 9, 2005, 11:38am
>> To: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor), 6pack@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: Speedo Hi Dick, What method would you recommend for
>> shortening the input cable. My cable
>> is indeed longer than 1/4 inch and the speedo needle bounces at low
>> speed. Maybe a small hacksaw? TIA,
>> Cregg Cowan
>> ....I keep a short length of speedo cable handy to test speedos on the
>> bench. . A drill motor supplies the turning. Dick
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