I tried lubricating the cable, and it did not help. Replacing the cable
solved the problem. John Snyder
> Any suggestions on what to use to lubricate the tach and speedo cables?
>
> Tom
> '61 BN7
>
> John Snyder wrote:
>
>> If you have a variable speed electric drill that will run backward,
>> gently connect it to the tach drive cable at the distributor end. If
>> the tach still bounces, chances are the cable is the problem. Just had
>> the same problem w/ a speedo. Was told it had to be the right angle
>> drive on the trans/o'd. Did the test w/ the drill and a very good drive
>> cable, and the bounce was gone.
>>
>>> mecanical tack in BN-4-bounces like crazy between 0 and 2,000 rpms then
>>> settles out. Was disconected from dist in the spring but seems to be
>>> tight
>>> enough. suggestions?
>>>
>>> Carl
>>> BN-4(L), 1957
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