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Subject:Re: Fluttering Speedometer
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Wed, 27 Dec 2000 07:00:38 EST

In a message dated 12/26/2000 11:55:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Gary, I have seen the square drive at the hub of the front left wheel start
> to round off. This means that at a certain stage it will
> be engaging and disengaging. This will cause the needle to register
> unevenly. If this is your problem you may be able to move the cable a little
> to get it onto the square part but I am not sure.
> Regards, Ron Olsen
> 

       I have had success in welding to the end with a mig welder then filing 
the end square again so that it fits in the square hole of the grease cup.

Happy Holidays���

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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