jeff...thanx for the info...now, what is a good way to tell if i am getting
vibration from
the exhaust vs. the driveshaft?...the whole car shakes, as i pass through
...say, 10 - 15 mph..
it smoothes out, as i accelerate faster and faster...thanx...richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: "richard bonilla" <richard@bonilla.com>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: 79 spit driveshaft & spedo cable question...
> Hi Ricardo,
>
> You'll want to use graphite to lubricate the cable. Works great. You can
> try shooting the graphite down the open end of the cable if you use a type
> that allows this sort of application, but more than likely you're going to
> need to pull the cable out from the sheathing. Give it a good, liberal
> spray and check for any damage to the cable. If you see any kinks or
frays,
> get rid of it and buy a new one.
>
> Pulling the driveshaft is easy -- never head of the donut -- but make
> certain that what you're feeling isn't exhaust vibration at the lower RPMs
> before you go fooling with the driveshaft.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Jeff in San Diego
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "richard bonilla" <richard@bonilla.com>
> To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 10:36 AM
> Subject: 79 spit driveshaft & spedo cable question...
>
>
> >
> > when the speedo starts "jumping around", do any of you spit owners
> > ever lubercate the cable?...id so, what type of lube do you use?...
> >
> >
> > also, i think my driveshaft id out of balance...the car is shaking at
low
> > speeds...
> > i called a shop to see if they could re balance for me, and the fella
> asked
> > if i had a "rubber doughnut" on one end of the driveshaft.....anyone
know
> > this one?
> > i have never pulled the driveshaft out.....is it diffuluct?...
> >
> > thanx for any info...
> >
> > richard / colorado / 79 spit
> >
> > http://www.richard.bonilla.com/spitfire.htm
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