bouncy speedo needle

Post by **Biggydog** » 08 Oct 2009, 20:45

My speedo needle bounces about either between 0 to 40/50 then its fine or if I give the instrument cowling a wobble its fine 0 to 40 then bounces after that. I cant see anything touching the cable, and it still does it with the instrument cowl off.....any ideas chaps

Post by **fullsunian** » 08 Oct 2009, 21:17

Get yourself underneath the van and check routing of cable, make sure it not got any tight bents, just gentle curves. Also check outter casing for cracking....
IAN

Post by **sezicoolcat** » 08 Oct 2009, 21:33

Check n/s front wheel- if the domed shaped speedo cable housing spins freely, that might be giving a false reading - put some crimps into it to stop it moving - my needle jumps around like that. Another job on me (neverending) list lol

Sarah
(ps my terminology isn't that good, but I know what I mean)

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 08 Oct 2009, 22:25

Disconnect the cable from the speedo head and run some thin oil down it (3in1 styleee) * make sure it's back on correctly and see how you go.

*Advice courtesy of Steve Shaw about 4 years ago ?

Ian

Post by **jake1953** » 09 Oct 2009, 11:18

sezicoolcat wrote:Check n/s front wheel- if the domed shaped speedo cable housing spins freely, that might be giving a false reading - put some crimps into it to stop it moving - my needle jumps around like that. Another job on me (neverending) list lol

Sarah
(ps my terminology isn't that good, but I know what I mean)

It's on my list too for the same reason. The white plastic push connector at the speedo end has cracked (broken in two). and obvously doesn't sit in tightly. Passed its mot though 2 weeks ago though without a mention

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