Speedometer cable and the angle drive:, Speedometer cable has broken 2X by the angle drive |
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Speedometer cable and the angle drive:, Speedometer cable has broken 2X by the angle drive |
PBC914 |
Aug 17 2012, 01:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 12,545 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I freshened up the transmission, and installed new seals in the speedometer drive side shift transmission on my 75 914.
After about 100 miles, the angle drive moved back toward the rear and bent/broke the speedometer cable. I ordered a new cable, and moved and tightened the angle drive so it was facing toward the front of the car. After driving home today, it did the same thing and broke. Is the angle drive supposed to be tightened so it can't move or is it supposed to spin freely when in place? Anything else that could cause this condition? Thanks! |
PBC914 |
Aug 17 2012, 06:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 12,545 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks for the replies:
I have the cable zip-tied to the same section where the clutch cable runs through the engine mount bar. I have it zip tied to the clutch cable wheel housing (but does not interfere with its operation). I have a new/unused angle drive and will try installing it. Maybe after 40 years and 118K in miles it's due to be replaced. Good call on a permanent location for the speedo cable through the engine bar I'll give that a shot. Thanks everyone I'll circle back when I have the cable and angle drive in with some results. |
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