Richardtr3a Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 My speedo stopped working and while I was researching an overhaul of the instrument, I checked the cable and found the gearbox end hanging loose. I have now unscrewed the retaining collar and pushed the cable outer back in place. There is a bit of oil about so it will slide out again. I plan to clean it off with white spirit and glue it back on. Please advise on the best adhesive ? At least it will be a lot less expensive than the overhaul While I had the speedo out I tried the Nut and Bolt Store for a wing nut to retain the instrument in the dash board. They could not identify the thread. One of my brass circular nuts had a cross thread and was very hard to remove. Does anyone know the thread? They are hard to reach and difficult to use pliers for tightening. Thanks Richard & B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Just be aware that white spirit leaves an oily residue that adhesives don't like. Use the white spirit to clean, by all means, but then thoroughly clean again with meths/thinners/solvent cleaner to remove the white spirit. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hi Richard, I thought that the speedo cable was held in place by having the cable swaged into a flanged ferule with the nut holding the flange. I would suggest you need a new cable The gauge retaining nuts are a strange thread in out world of UNF/MM - Not sure but 3BA comes to mind. With a thread gauge and a Zeus (or is it Dzus) book you should be able to find the thread, Roger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the easy option Roger. I like mending things so I will find some adhesive. A silicon seal may work. ?? Thanks Richard & B Edited January 15, 2019 by Richardtr3a mis typed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Larnder Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hi Richard Try Gorilla glue, it sticks like the proverbial to an army blanket and is waterproof.. Don´t get any on the inner cable though. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 De-grease with brake cleaner (or carb cleaner, meths, IPA etc) then apply cyanoacrylate (superglue) AND try to re-crimp using two blocks of aluminium, clamped together in a vice, with a slightly undersize hole drilled through at the join between them. Or get hold of a replacement cable ! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 try super glue and baking soda. hard as nails and dress with a file. check out utube videos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I didn't know that trick - until now. Thanks for that! Perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Good Morning Menno, hope you are well. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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