Like Rocky says it is probably the gears inside the speedo head if the
needle is steady. An electric screwdriver (at least of the type I have)
probably wouldn't turn the shaft fast enough to be realistic, a reversible
variable speed drill would be better, I think.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>
To: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; "Jim Baustian"
<jabaustian@att.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: Angle Drive repair
> This is an interesting topic - I've replaced the cable 2000 miles ago.
> Since then the odometer still turns irregular, though the needle points
> almost stable.
> I suspect the internal meter needs a kind of cleaning - lubrication job.
> Nice winter job - am I on the right track?
>
> Testing:
> Can I use a lsow turning powered screwdriver to test the cable to the
meter,
> this in order to determine if it's the lower angle drive?
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