Angle drive update

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxx>]

Somebody complained not too long ago that problems weren't being
followed up, so here goes:

-Right angle gears are still OK (yay).
-Remaining spindle cable keeps getting shorter as I experiment &
learn, but I've still got 3 inches to work with. Actually am very
certain next fix will be it. And I hate to disappoint everyone, but
the outer windings on my cable *ARE* incorrect direction. Counter
clockwise wheel rotation *LOOSENS* them. Am convinced I have right
hand angle drive designed for passenger wheel.
-I now know how to solder steel. Is WAY different than copper. Joints
now look so good I'm disappointed final fix will be hidden inside spindle.

Basically I'll end up with something similar to Dave Swingle's
original car. Will use several inches of #8 threaded rod to replace
missing cable. Thought square receptacle in wheel disc was ruined, but
found out after cutting off pocket that protudes into wheel was only
damaged at opening. Oh well. Instead of square drive, my wheel disc
will be threaded onto rod, then further tightened with fan lock
washer/nut/jamb nut combo where pocket used to be. I've already tested
this installation on wheel disc -- works excellent. If I could only
buy #8 rod in town (vs mail order) would have a working speedo for
next week's trip!

Bill Robertson
#5939