If the grommet is new and not hardened with age it will stretch over
the nut with a great deal of effort. It's better to have it in one
piece than to split it.
Bill Lawrence
On Sep 6, 2004, at 8:02 AM, Bob Johnson wrote:
> BJ8. I bought a new grommet that goes on the tranny tunnel fro the
> speedo
> cable to pass through about a year ago. I have attempted 2 ot 3 times
> to force
> it over the speedo cable end (at the speedo) with no success. I've
> greased it
> with gear oil and dish detergent. Am I not being forseful enough, or
> am I
> going about it the wrong way? That is an awfully big hole for heat to
> come
> through, so I like to get it closed. Any ideas?
>
> Bob Johnson
> BJ8
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