Dean,
Welcome to the List.
re:
"Is it the cable , the speedometer or possible the
angle drive."
Yes ;)
Try the easy/cheap one first: remove the cable, clean it and look for any
irregularities in the cable (kinks, stretched parts, etc.). If it's PERFECT,
re-lube with a good, light grease and return to service. When you lube,
clean and inspect the ends for "squareness" and don't lube the last inch or
so on the speedo end ... the grease will creap up the cable and foul the
speedo. I'd clean the sheath while you have it off; brake cleaner--it's mostly
alcohol these days--should do a good job. If there's built-up crud in there
that can cause a wobble.
Next most likely is the angle drive which, I believe, is a short length of
cable which makes a right-angle bend. If it wasn't lubed it could be the
problem.
My money's on the cable.
bs
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@pacbell.net
'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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> I just purchased a 1965 BJ8. The speedometer constantly bounces from 10 mph to
> 70 mph and never stops bouncing no mater what speed I'm going. Has anyone had
> any experience in this area. Is it the cable , the speedometer or possible the
> angle drive.
>
> Dean
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