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Re: [TR] Speedometer Cable

To: "Triumphs (triumphs@autox.team.net)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Speedometer Cable
From: Geo Hahn <ahwahneetr@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2014 06:29:12 -0700
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On Wed, Nov 5, 2014 at 6:45 PM, Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:

>
> Check how much the end of the cable protrudes out of the housing (not the
> nut) with the inner cable pushed in as far as it will go.  It should be no
> more than 3/8".  If more, you need to trim it.
>


I'll add - when I cut a speedo cable I use an angle grinder -- never a
hacksaw or such -- you want to preserve the wrap of the individual wires.
For just a small adjustment you could probably just dress the end on a
grinder but take it slow.

Geo

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