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Title: Repairing a Speedometer Drive
Post by: 61rover on February 25, 2021, 01:43:45 PM

When I purchased my JP 175 it had a VDO drive unit on the front axle. Upon inspection, I found that the cable end is stuck in there. There's just a bit of frayed cable to get a grip on but so far it won't give. Any ideas on how to get that out of there?

John Crouse
74.5 Jackpiner 175

Title: Repairing a Speedometer Drive
Post by: KJDonovan on February 25, 2021, 05:59:24 PM

John,

There is a worm gear inside there the cable get can bound to after long periods without lubrication. I would recommending rotating the pins on the pickup unit in a clockwise direction when pulling on the cable with a pair of pliers. If that does not work, bring the unit and cable to the bench and pull the unit apart to free things up.

Thanks,

Kevin

Penton Owners Group

General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: 61rover on February 25, 2021, 01:43:45 PM