Speedometer Fix

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03 Nov 2018 18:30 #35881 by kenswheels

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Thanks guys. Finally getting time (and the bad weather) to get this done.

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03 Nov 2018 16:33 #35876 by johnmereness

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Sidenote: The Trip Mileage assembly on 34-36 Auburns is something I have had limited "long term" success fixing - not the highest quality of engineering (at least of any of the ones I have had apart).

I do have to say I love the 9 foot long cable !

JMM

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24 Oct 2018 15:22 #35816 by ilikescars

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You can also use a drill attached to the cable and run it counterclockwise to see if the speedo is functioning

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24 Oct 2018 03:35 #35814 by mikespeed35

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If the cable is broken, why did it break. You should determine that before replacing the cable if it turns out to be broken. I had a cable break because the speedo was froze up, not ACD car.
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23 Oct 2018 14:43 #35805 by kenswheels

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Sounds reasonable, I'll give it a try.

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23 Oct 2018 12:59 #35804 by Curt Schulze

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If you have a Dual Ratio, the speedo cable is 9 feet long ,. disconnect it from the rear axle.

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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23 Oct 2018 12:47 #35802 by C.R.D.

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Can't you just disconnect the cable from the speedometer and drive the car slowly and see if the cable turns? If the cable doesn't turn start there.

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23 Oct 2018 04:13 #35800 by kenswheels

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Fall is officially here and it's time to start fixing the Cabriolet.

The speedometer (and thus odometer) do not work. Is there a way to determine if it is indeed the cable that's the problem? Could there be any other cause?

My next fix will be the fuel gauge. Stay tuned!

Ken

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