Re: [DML] "1980's Delorean Speedo Cable Fix"

[Nick Kemp <nkemp@xxxxxxxx>]

The performance is the same with new, supposedly the correct, cables.

NK

Harold wrote , ----On 5/10/2013 9:05 PM ---------------------------:
>
>
>
> The angle drive gears may be slipping if they are worn out or have 
> become loose. The long lower speedometer cable can also cause the 
> speedometer needle to jump around as it extends with the suspension 
> movements - the shorter one works better.
>
> I've had all of those problems before. O yes - the angle drive cable 
> can also turn in the plastic drive hub if it has been in drive that 
> has locked up or on a car where a cable froze. The square drive hole 
> gets rounded out.
>
> Harold McElraft - 3354
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com>, 
> Nick Kemp <nkemp@...> wrote:
> >
> > I've often suspected another problem and here's why... My speedo
> > doesn't work even after trying multiple angle drives. When I put an
> > electric drill on the angle drive cable, it runs smooth all the way up.
> > Install it in the car and it jumps all over the place. To verify the
> > cap is not moving I have marked it to see if it is moving (The mark
> > remained aligned). Note that the dust cap is new and the hole is
> > square & not worn.
> >
> > My theory is that if the cable through the axle is too short, it "pops
> > out" of the dust cap. Another option is if the cable through the axle
> > does not have a nice square end it will pop out. When the car slows, it
> > pops back in. I have another angle drive on order.
> >
> > Here is a question for the crowd ...Does the assembly of the
> > axle/hub/etc make a difference as to how far the cable reaches towards
> > the dust cap? In other words, if assembled wrong, is it possible to
> > "move" the angle drive a bit further from the dust cap thus reducing 
> the
> > cap's ability to grab the cable?
> >
> > FWIW ... I have another angle drive on order.
> >
> > Nick
> >
> >
> > Tom wrote , ----On 5/10/2013 4:03 AM ---------------------------:
> > >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > If you have correct size tires then the only fix possible is to 
> remove
> > > the
> > > speedometer and take it to a speedo repair shop. They will calibrate
> > > it for
> > > you.
> > >
> > > Greetings from Poland!
> > > Tom Niemczewski
> > > Vin 6149 plus 2418, 3633, 5030, 16473, 17086
> > > Google earth: 52°25'17.66"N, 21° 1'58.40"E
> > >
> > > --------------------------------------------------
> > > From: "John Podlewski" <john_podlewski@...
> > > <mailto:john_podlewski%40yahoo.com>>
> > > Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 7:31 AM
> > > To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> 
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com>>
> > > Subject: Re: [DML] "1980's Delorean Speedo Cable Fix"
> > >
> > > > Question
> > > > What's the fix to calibrate it ?
> > > > I'm off by 10 MPH at 60MPH
> > > >
> > > > Sent from my iPhone
> > > >
> > > > On May 9, 2013, at 6:08 PM, deloreanernst@...
> > > <mailto:deloreanernst%40aol.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> There's an item on eBay titled "1980's Delorean Speedo Cable Fix"
> > > which
> > > >> is not accurate. The item for sale is the "dust shield" item 
> l05104,
> > > >> which is indeed part of the speedometer assembly. The problem is,
> > > >> replacing it will almost never fix a non-functioning speedo. As I
> > > >> explained to the seller, this speedo drive cap is typically the
> > > victim of
> > > >> a bound cable or seized angle drive, not the cause of a problem.
> > > When the
> > > >> lower cable can't turn, and the cap turns with the wheel, it 
> grinds
> > > the
> > > >> middle of the cap out. A new cap won't fix a messed up angle 
> drive any
> > > >> more than a brand new light bulb will fix a tripped circuit
> > > breaker. The
> > > >> seller refused to correct the listing, claiming he has 3 
> DeLoreans and
> > > >> has fixed all three of them this way. Uh huh. Even if that were 
> true,
> > > >> claiming the cap fixes the angle drive is flat out false. A 
> word to
> > > the
> > > >> wise- eBay may be strangely fascinating, but get your parts from a
> > > >> trusted supplier, not some unknown goof. By the way, he's offering
> > > it for
> > > >> sale at nearly twice the price you'd pay your trusted DeLorean 
> parts
> > > >> supplier.
> > > >>
> > > >> -Wayne
> > > >> vin 11174
> > > >>
> > > >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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