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Can't believe what I did, what an idiot!

Post by Number 47 » 29 Dec 2013 10:39 pm

I was attempting to strip the suspension on the passenger side in the dark and rain so was rushing. Went to cut the brake hose as it is quicker and I'm replacing them anyway but instead snapped my cutters attempting to cut through the speedo cable! What an a*se! Anyone know where I can get another?

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Re: Can't believe what I did, what an idiot!

Post by macplaxton » 29 Dec 2013 10:54 pm

Ooops :oops:

http://www.speedograph-richfield.com/html/volvo.html

(I take it you need a Smiths one?)
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Post by Number 47 » 02 Mar 2014 02:29 pm

Cheers for the link macplaxton. I got one of these but it doesn't seem to want to fit in the square hole. It is the correct cable but just slightly rectangular at the end. Ever come across this?
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Post by mac » 02 Mar 2014 03:06 pm

No entirely sure of what the problem is - do you mean that the end of the cable does not fit in the square hole in the hub cover? (in which case it shouldn't - the cable, with it's slightly square end passes through the stub axle and fits into an adapter tube, which itself is clipped into the hub cover with a KLM CLIP).

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Post by mac » 02 Mar 2014 03:12 pm

Like this,

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Post by macplaxton » 02 Mar 2014 04:41 pm

Cable is squidged square either end and goes into square holes.
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Post by Number 47 » 26 Apr 2014 05:53 pm

Sorry guys, didn't realise there were replies on here.

The speedo end of the cable is squared. the other end is more oval than square and will not go into the adapter tube. Wondering if I should try to square it in my vice but don't want to lose the opportunity to return it.

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Post by mac » 26 Apr 2014 06:55 pm

The "wheel" end of the cable should definitely fit into the adapter tube - it starts off round and is "squared" by a press tool during manufacture.
If it does not fit the tube I would suggest that it's a faulty cable - slightly reforming it in a vice is probably all that is needed.
I would think a quick call to the supplier to explain the situation and ask if they're happy for you try to re-shape it.
- Would be a lot quicker than having to send it back.

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Re: Can't believe what I did, what an idiot!

Post by Number 47 » 27 Apr 2014 11:07 am

I emailed them last night asking if the vice is an advisable way forward or whether to return it. Will see what response I get.

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