Dick Axtell
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| posted on 17/10/13 at 02:21 PM |
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Speedo Stop Working!
Today is earmarked for picking up grandson, in the Locost. Decided to take it out for a longer trip, just to check everything OK. Suddenly noticed the
speedo wasn't working any more. Speedo is old-style Smiths 80mm type, driven thru brand-new custom-made cable, and furthermore, speedo was very
recently re-calibrated by Speedy Cables.
Have yet to make more detailed examination, ('cos its been chucking it down!!), but I suspect there may be a prob with the 90deg adaptor,
providing the drive from gearbox.
Anyone else had probs with these adaptors?
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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mark chandler
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| posted on 17/10/13 at 03:29 PM |
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Thousands of right angle adapters used on BL cars such as classic range rovers, allegro's etc and all very reliable as far as I know, never had
to replace one anyway.
Regards Mark
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steve m
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| posted on 17/10/13 at 05:36 PM |
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"driven thru brand-new custom-made cable, and furthermore, speedo was very recently re-calibrated by Speedy Cables. "
welcome to the "Im not happy club" as well, Dick, as my speedo is erratic, over reads speed. and after at least 4 times going back to be
checked and recalibrated,
The said company have now refused to look at my speedo again
bunch of sharks ?
I drive now using sat nav, or iPhone app
steve
Thats was probably spelt wrong, or had some grammer, that the "grammer police have to have a moan at
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 17/10/13 at 07:59 PM |
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Well, these are 2 very interesting responses to my question. Steve, having noted your comments, am now wondering whether to ditch the Smiths speedo
and replace it with an alternative.
However, there has been a development. After bringing the Locost back home, and parking up on my steeply inclined drive - rear end facing down the
slope - I discovered a large patch of oil underneath the car! Oh, Calamity!! Possibly the angle drive adaptor has come out, so the gearbox may have
leaked.
To be checked over the next few days. (Wish I had a hoist).
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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