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Re: shakey speedo and tach

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Subject: Re: shakey speedo and tach
From: mahutchinson@cvalley.net (Michael A Hutchinson)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 18:54:51 -0500
References: <v02120001b157bbd523de@[128.84.47.176]> <35322B0E.B2291C5@ix.netcom.com>
Mark S. Lepore, MD wrote:
> 
> Listers:
> Another question for the common wisdom.
> Both my speedo and tach needles "jump" while operating.  In other words, they
> don't point calmly, but oscillate or vibrate around whichever number they are
> trying to point to.  I've noticed that slight manual manipulation of the tach
> cable can either improve or worsen the condition.  I've not tried this with
> the speedo, but I know both knurled nuts are very tight on both gauges.
> Any thoughts?
> Sirmoog
I'd be willing to bet that you need to lubricate both of your cables.
I would recommend that you use something like powdered graphite.  Hope
this helps you out.

Michael
'71 TR6 (in pieces)

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