In article <LAW2-F39IEAOeIiGXix000027ae@hotmail.com>, George P.
<ygpz4re@hotmail.com> writes
>Anyway, seperate problem cropped up on the way home. I had gotten out on
>the state highway where the speed limit is up to 55 and I was doing about
>60. I looked down at my speedo and just as I did, the needle dropped to
>zero. It was nice and steady when I looked down and then just dropped like
>a rock. If the cable had broken, I would have expected the needle to bounce
>a bit as the cable was weakening. Any clues anybody??? I'm fearing a gear
>down near or in the gbx broke, which would (I think) explain the lack of
>warning.
I'd bet that the connector at the back of the speedo has fallen off. Put
your hand up behind the gauge and see whether you have a good solid
connection, or whether the connector is flapping in the breeze. The
design of these connectors is not great at the best of times, and after
a few years, the plastic lug loses its springiness and the damn things
keep falling out!
ATB
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Mike
Ellie - 1963 White Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV
Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Spitfire 1500 FM105671
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