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To: Chris Thompson <chris@cthompson.net> d1Xcdk0Ptz0fO/jpHKZ1GXo3K4VuwybP0PmXHWQGtYThbsKUhIyXtBDvt+0WbYchZT1X0B8mG8JrRxRTLIIiT+EWt7ZK/SMDt9Ht8vvEDwSxkejbfoMwR9+k i3fMqhG9UAdcwLxLsPMLjw==
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Speedo Cable Installation
From: Graham Harlowe <gharlowe@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 27 May 2024 18:15:53 -0400
Cc: tigers@autox.team.net
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto"><div><br></div>Good tip on the retaining ri=
ng. &nbsp;I put the rear end on jack stands and rotated the rear wheels by h=
and with the car in gear. &nbsp; With the cable disconnected from the gauge,=
 I expected to see the square cable spinning (albeit slowly) with the housin=
g. &nbsp;Nothing. &nbsp;So I=E2=80=99m thinking the transmission end (cable/=
gear/ring) isn=E2=80=99t seated properly or the cable is broken. &nbsp;&nbsp=
;<div><br></div><div>Any problems with this logic? &nbsp;</div><div><br></di=
v><div>Thanks again,</div><div><br></div><div>- G.</div><div><br></div><div>=
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div><br><div><br></div><div><br><div><div><div><div><br></div><div><br></div=
><div><br><div><br></div><div><br id=3D"lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br><blockquote type=
=3D"cite">On May 27, 2024, at 5:22=E2=80=AFPM, Chris Thompson &lt;chris@ctho=
mpson.net&gt; wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type=3D"cite"><di=
v dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF

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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-ser=
if">You only have to line up that bolt once.&nbsp; When you have it all apar=
t, cut or grind a notch at the bottom of the retaining ring.&nbsp; Then you c=
an first install the retaining ring,&nbsp; then insert the
 speedo cable, swing the retaining not-quite-ring over top, and tighten.&nbs=
p; If there is a next time, you don=E2=80=99t even have to take the bolt out=
. I did from below on my lift.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-ser=
if">Chris<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-ser=
if">B382000331 <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:&quot;Aptos&quot;,sans-ser=
if"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b=
><span style=3D"mso-ligatures:none"> Tigers &lt;tigers-bounces@autox.team.ne=
t&gt;
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ron Fraser via Tigers<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 27, 2024 4:59 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> gharlowe@comcast.net; tigers@autox.team.net<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Tigers] Speedo Cable Installation<o:p></o:p></span></p>=

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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Graham<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">I replaced the gear on the my cable last year.<o:p></=
o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">You can get at the speedo cable at the transmission b=
y taking the panel off the tunnel under the carpet, but it is not easy.<o:p>=
</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Getting the bolt lined up to go back into the transmi=
ssion was the hard part, I managed it with some profanity.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">The bolt is easier to line up from underneath and pos=
sibly the whole job is easier from underneath.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Ron Fraser<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span style=3D"mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b=
><span style=3D"mso-ligatures:none"> Tigers &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:tigers-bou=
nces@autox.team.net">tigers-bounces@autox.team.net</a>&gt;
<b>On Behalf Of </b><a href=3D"mailto:gharlowe@comcast.net";>gharlowe@comcast=
.net</a><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 27, 2024 1:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href=3D"mailto:tigers@autox.team.net";>tigers@autox.team.net</a=
><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Tigers] Speedo Cable Installation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Hey all =E2=80=93<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">I recently had a local shop replace my clutch, along w=
ith a few other repairs/updates.&nbsp;&nbsp; On the drive home, I noticed th=
e speedo wasn=E2=80=99t working.&nbsp;&nbsp; I mentioned it to the shop and t=
hey said it works =E2=80=9Cwhen it wants to=E2=80=9D but would be happy to
 take a look (meaning extra $).&nbsp;&nbsp; My overall impression of the sho=
p=E2=80=99s work is just okay, so I was going to troubleshoot what I could b=
efore bringing the car back for more of their time.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">It=E2=80=99s been about 20 years since I installed th=
at cable and could use a refresher.&nbsp;&nbsp; The installation at the gaug=
e end is pretty straightforward, but as I recall the speedo gear end is more=
 tricky.&nbsp;&nbsp; I seem to remember that there here was
 an access port on the transmission tunnel underneath the carpet and cubby b=
ox (?).&nbsp;&nbsp; Or is it easiest to raise the car and access from undern=
eath?&nbsp; &nbsp;Some combination?&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Thanks much!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">- Graham Harlowe<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">&nbsp; B382001466<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p>
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