Re: Speedometer "Bounce"

[Luke Nelson <lnelson@domain.elided>]

My Scout does this, it is cause the cable is slightly bent at where it
goen into the speedtometer.


> I installed a new speedo cable last night and last night it worked great.
> Today, however it bounced so wildly at speeds under 30 that I couldn't tell
> what speed I was travelling.  The bounce is accompanied by a "sching, sching"
> sound that resembles coins in your pocket.  I was careful not to kink the
> cable and it is routed the same as the old one was.  There is a 4" diameter
> bend just before the cable passes through the firewall to the cab.  I cleaned
> the old, gunky receptacles and carefully lubed the cable in accordance to the
> directions.  Suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> Steve Mallinson
> Seattle, WA
> 62 C100 PU, no heat or defrost
>