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Re: TR6 Speedometer Calibration

To: t_geiger@juno.com
Subject: Re: TR6 Speedometer Calibration
From: "Brad Kahler" <Brad.Kahler@141.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 22:33:37 -0600
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Comments: Authenticated sender is <Brad.Kahler@pop.141.com>
Terry,

> 
> My speedometer is running fast and sometimes the speedometer needle
> jumps very erratically from the low end of the scale to the top end
> of the scale (especially in cold weather).  After disassembling the
> instrument I think I see why.  The screws that hold the magnets
> (attached to the speedometer cable) from the disk have become loose,
> allowing the magnets to be too close to the disk and occasionally
> touch the disk (which I suspect was causing the erratic needle
> movement).  I think a little loc-tite and tightening the screws will
> solve my speedometer problem.
> 

I've generally found that when a speedo bounces its generally a 
problem with the cable and not the speedo.  Just thought I would 
mention it.





Brad

1964 Spitfire4            BFC25720L
1964 TR4A                CT72398L
1951 Dodge Truck    82217766  B-3-B-108

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