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unsteady Speedo ??
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:56 pm
by Bantam
Hi All.
Can anyone please help me and tell me how to get my speedometer needle to remain steady on my 1955 Minor, as it moves up/down about 7mph while travelling, and does not stay stable at any speed.
Many thanks
Bantam
Re: unsteady Speedo ??
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:16 pm
by philthehill
First stab at the problem is to remove and check that the inner cable is not frayed or lacking lubrication. If it is not frayed but dry very very lightly lubricate the inner cable and refit. If it is frayed replace the complete speedo cable.
Re: unsteady Speedo ??
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:11 pm
by bmcecosse
2nd vote for sticky cable - or perhaps just an unwise run on the cable - with a tight bend...
Re: unsteady Speedo ??
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:29 am
by Bantam
Thanks Guys,
I have already replaced the cable (without kinks) and same problem still exists?
Any other ideas?
Many thanks
Bantam
Re: unsteady Speedo ??
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:00 pm
by bmcecosse
Still say sticky cable...did you clean out the outer sheath -and apply thin film of grease?
Re: unsteady Speedo ??
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:14 am
by Boomlander
Mine had the same problem and it was definitely the inner cable catching in the outer sleeve and then releasing causing the needle to jump from low to high reading and back again.
completely new cable assembly cured the fault.
