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sjessen · 08-06-2013, 01:51 PM

Under the category "If it ain't broke - don't fix it...":

While doing a routine lub job, I decided to clean and graphite the speedometer cable on my '30 Model A. After reassembly, I find that the oval meter will show speed up to about 30mph and then the cable seems to drop out of position and the meter drops to zero. I removed the cable, replaced it for a second time and made sure the ends were engaged - same result. Any thoughts?

Ron/IA · 08-06-2013, 02:42 PM

sjessen - I am guessing here, but make sure there is a washer or flat at the speedo end of the cable to keep it from slipping back into the cable housing.

Maybe one of the speedo repairers can chime in.

Ron/IA

sjessen · 08-06-2013, 03:18 PM

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Don't remember seeing a washer at the lower end... Maybe that's it. Thanks

Steve J.

08-06-2013, 01:51 PM	#1
sjessen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 29	Spedometer Cable Issue Under the category "If it ain't broke - don't fix it...": While doing a routine lub job, I decided to clean and graphite the speedometer cable on my '30 Model A. After reassembly, I find that the oval meter will show speed up to about 30mph and then the cable seems to drop out of position and the meter drops to zero. I removed the cable, replaced it for a second time and made sure the ends were engaged - same result. Any thoughts?

08-06-2013, 02:42 PM	#2
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: Spedometer Cable Issue sjessen - I am guessing here, but make sure there is a washer or flat at the speedo end of the cable to keep it from slipping back into the cable housing. Maybe one of the speedo repairers can chime in. Ron/IA __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

08-06-2013, 03:18 PM	#3
sjessen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 29	Re: Spedometer Cable Issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't remember seeing a washer at the lower end... Maybe that's it. Thanks Steve J.