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Old August 31st 07, 04:28 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning
Orval Fairbairn
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Default How to shorten a Tach drive cable?

In article ,
Frank Stutzman wrote:

In rec.aviation.homebuilt J. Severyn wrote:

...and a second one in the SF Bay area CA, US


And a third one in the SF Bay area is Palo Alto Speedometer
(http://www.paspeedo.com/). Never used them for anything aircraft wise.
They specialize in repair and restoration of vintage equipment and they
did a great job with my '56 Mercedes gauges.


Likewise, on my '67 Porsche instruments!
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Old September 1st 07, 11:30 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning
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Default How to shorten a Tach drive cable?

Speedometer shops are generally next door to the toaster store.

"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Orval Fairbairn" wrote

Cable are part of a speedometer shop's services. What do you think a car
owner does when the speedo cable packs it in?

Tach cables, speedo cables, etc. are all part of the service.

I must not be doing a very good job of explaining what I meant. I'm
beginning to think that it was not worth it, but I'll try to get it right,
one more time.

Someone said a speedometer shop could handle it. On that point, I do not
argue, but my point was to say that I had never heard of a shop that
specialized in speedo's. (which by definition would include the cable, and
the gear that drives off of the transmission in many cars)

It has been pointed out that there are specialty shops that call
themselves a speedo shop, and I was surprised that anyone could make a
business on such a small subgroup of auto repairing. I stand corrected,
but I have never heard of such a thing where I have lived.

I do also agree that some of the better auto service shops could deal with
putting new ends on cables too, by the way.

Better? See what I mean, about it not being worth the time to explain
myself, though? g
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Jim in NC



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Old September 2nd 07, 06:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning
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Default How to shorten a Tach drive cable?

Some heavy duty truck shops, dealers, fabricate cables--especially if
they mount specialized equipment, beds, & such tings as dat.

dlevy wrote:
Speedometer shops are generally next door to the toaster store.

"Morgans" wrote in message
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"Orval Fairbairn" wrote
Cable are part of a speedometer shop's services. What do you think a car
owner does when the speedo cable packs it in?

Tach cables, speedo cables, etc. are all part of the service.

I must not be doing a very good job of explaining what I meant. I'm
beginning to think that it was not worth it, but I'll try to get it right,
one more time.

Someone said a speedometer shop could handle it. On that point, I do not
argue, but my point was to say that I had never heard of a shop that
specialized in speedo's. (which by definition would include the cable, and
the gear that drives off of the transmission in many cars)

It has been pointed out that there are specialty shops that call
themselves a speedo shop, and I was surprised that anyone could make a
business on such a small subgroup of auto repairing. I stand corrected,
but I have never heard of such a thing where I have lived.

I do also agree that some of the better auto service shops could deal with
putting new ends on cables too, by the way.

Better? See what I mean, about it not being worth the time to explain
myself, though? g
--
Jim in NC



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Old September 2nd 07, 08:38 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning
Morgans[_2_]
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Default How to shorten a Tach drive cable?


"Jerry Wass" wrote

Some heavy duty truck shops, dealers, fabricate cables--especially if
they mount specialized equipment, beds, & such tings as dat.


Jerry, it's good to see your name around these parts again! Where ya been?
--
Jim in NC


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Old November 6th 17, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Kuykendall View Post
Tell me you're kidding!

I think he's not. We have one in the SF Bay Area, CA, US:

Kris's Mobile Speedometer Service
Cupertino, CA 95014
http://www.speedometer.org
Hello Everyone.

My name is Kris.
I noticed this thread in a random google search so I thought I would pop in and give you guys information.
I have been repairing speedometers & gauges for over 30 years.
I can make most any turning cable or cable and housing.
I do not do brake or clutch cables ( california push-pull ).
most cables and housings cost $50 for up to 6 feet.
most cables cost $20 for up to 6 feet.
I only use American steel products. No plastic unless it is stock application.

HAVE A GREAT DAY PEEPS !


 




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