I thought about using a T-Handle from a tap set as a guide/vise, but in the
end I just added a few small washers inside the nut.
Bob
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From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Geo
Hahn
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 5:29 AM
To: Triumphs (triumphs@autox.team.net)
Subject: Re: [TR] Speedometer Cable
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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