Thanks for the explanation and the tips. But, not to get too serious-I think
if I bat my eyes at the nice officer, I just might be able to get away with
the raisin defense. Sometimes being just a girl has its advantages! ;-)
Laura G. and 'Nigel'
-----Original Message-----
From: Atwell Haines <carbuff@tempest.nac.net>
To: Kirby T. Kenyon <kenyonkt@maple.lemoyne.edu>; Atwell Haines
<carbuff@tempest.nac.net>
Cc: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Saturday, September 12, 1998 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: Speedo changing speeds?
>At 08:44 AM 9/11/98 -0400, Kirby T. Kenyon wrote:
>>You mean my raisin is dried up? If I put a plum in there, will I go
>>slower or faster?
>
>Sorry, plums are too big for British cars, but are commonly used in the
>larger American cars.
>
>The type of treat has no bearing on the actual vehicle speed, of course.
>DON'T ever tell a cop, "my raisin fell out, I didn't know how fast I was
>going". You'll end up in the lockup for sure.
>
>Cheers,
>
> Atwell
>
>P.S. On a serious note, Vic's tip about the slipping angle drive is a good
>one, thats the first place I would look. But if the symptom persists, you
>may need to have the innards of your speedo cleaned or "serviced".
>
>
>In any event, if your speedo is bouncing at low speeds, it should be
>lubricated.
>
>
>
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