Topic: Today's ballache (Read 9041 times)

Bulldog67 · « **on:** February 21, 2014, 04:03:21 PM »

Speedo died on the Chief - pointers etc please gents?

Muchly

bgbazz · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:14:08 PM »

Check the end that attaches to gearbox and make sure it hasn't moved or the gear has stripped.

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:21:24 PM »

the speed o cable can seize up as well

bgbazz · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:26:39 PM »

Quote from: bigjeepzj on February 21, 2014, 04:21:24 PM

the speed o cable can seize up as well

Especially if it's been sat, unused for a while....it pulls out from the bottom anyway, so easily checked.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:28:58 PM »

Ok cheers - so where on the gearbox and are then any other cables near it that will spell impending doom if I touch/pull/break them?

bgbazz · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:33:56 PM »

Normally, but not always, at the arse end of the box, near where the rear drive shalf attaches. I'm not familiar with your tranny set up, so not positive. The cable outer should be about as thick as a ciggie plus a little bit.

Dutch · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:42:41 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on February 21, 2014, 04:28:58 PM

Ok cheers - so where on the gearbox and are then any other cables near it that will spell impending doom if I touch/pull/break them?

Oh dear, there we go again

The gearbox is the metally thingamibob that is bolted to the large whirly whatchamacallit in the front that makes lots of noise.

bgbazz · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2014, 04:58:53 PM »

https://www.google.bg/search?q=Speedo+cable+setup+Jeep+Chief&sa=N&espv=210&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&ei=6IQHU4j1HKngyAPTk4DIDw&v

Have a look here.

Dave69 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:31:57 PM »

if your fuel gauge still works, down load a speed app for the phone. No mucky hands and no chance of removing the wrong fingy

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:58:19 PM »

yeah I have got a gps app - and im running about +5mph fast on the speedo

was workin fine so i will at least have a little delve 2mrw

cheers for the diagram Bazz

and Dutch

Dutch · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2014, 05:59:54 PM »

Not only that but as the Haupt Sturmbahn Fuhrer of the WTFIAS club he is teetering dangerously on the brink of becoming an equal to us mere mortals

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2014, 06:03:44 PM »

that had occured to me but as Im breaking stuff as I fix it Im kinda safe

Dave69 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:25:47 PM »

buy cheap spanners to start with, when you break them it is then time to replace with better quality

gazjeep · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2014, 12:15:53 PM »

Quote from: Dutch on February 21, 2014, 04:42:41 PM

Quote from: Bulldog67 on February 21, 2014, 04:28:58 PM
Ok cheers - so where on the gearbox and are then any other cables near it that will spell impending doom if I touch/pull/break them?

Oh dear, there we go again

The gearbox is the metally thingamibob that is bolted to the large whirly whatchamacallit in the front that makes lots of noise.

Dutch me old clogmiester, that nearly made me pass my fags round

& Haupt Sturmbahn Fuhrer of the WTFIAS club just put the tin hat on it

Soz ade but that was fooking funny

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:01:58 PM »

Both end of the cable appear to be where they should be and are secure

I attached the transfer case end to my drill and span it but no movement on the dial (no idea if that was a workable idea)

Next thoughts?

bgbazz · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:03:41 PM »

When you spun it with the drill, was the top end rotating as well??

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:15:57 PM »

Yes i thought of that as i packed up - the top end was still in the rear of the speedo - sounded like it was moving but I will have to pull it out next and physically check

bgbazz · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:25:52 PM »

Make sure you use the drill on low speed when hooked to the cable, especially with the top end connected to the speedo.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:34:07 PM »

Now he tells me

luckily the batt was near flat on the drill

bgbazz · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:42:32 PM »

Shall I come over and hold your little hand??

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:43:44 PM »

You can come over and do some work ya lazy bugger

bgbazz · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2014, 02:52:14 PM »

What?...and put you out of a job? That wouldn't be the right thing to do.

Dave The Sparky · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2014, 10:13:38 PM »

To stop you clocking your rent a hearse, the speedo will only work one way as well BD, you may want to try the drill in reverse too

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2014, 10:25:56 PM »

yup done both ways - not a twitch on the speedo accordin to Stan

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2014, 12:41:54 PM »

The mystery is solved - cable snapped bout 6" back from speedo

Luckily I have a new one in the spares mountain but advice on fitting to make my life easy? Can I zip tie new to old and pull thru or will it get stuck somewhere? Or just pull the inner cable out of the old and push thru the new?

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