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Subject:Re: A speedometer question
From:George Lyle
Date:Sun, 14 Jun 1998 21:08:46 -0700

Tom Young <young@sherlock.SIMS.Berkeley.EDU> wrote:
> For the last few months I've noticed my speedo needle has a slight
case
> of the "shakes" at all speeds.  While the speedo needle used to be
> rock-steady, it now vibrates in a small arc, perhaps +/- 2 or 3 mph.

Sounds like your cable might need some lube.  I like to use motorcycle
chain lube for this, as it is grease in a solvent carrier.  The thin
grease/solvent goes down the cable, then the solvent evaporates
leaving the grease behind.

If this doesn't fix you up, you might need some lube in the speedo
itself.

George Lyle

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