Tach cable connector
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A similar one sits loose in my tach cable, as well as in the Speedo cable.
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The speedo one is attached to the top of the cable.....which is why I'm worried about this being loose. Looks like it may have been crimped on?!?
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Genuine magnetic instruments cables have a supporting bead crimped in position that should support the upper square cable to an exact exposed length to prevent iinternal thrust that will destroy the speedo/tach. Genuine cables do not drop or fall out of the jacket. The inners always pull out the top...
Sitting in a normal position, the lower square end of the drive cable sits within, but not supported by the drive gearbox adaptor. This short drive adaptor is supported by and rotates within the E clip. The E clip is held captive by the lower cable screw connector.
BE WARNED The upper exact exposed length is different for magnetic or chronometric. I don't have the number in front of me but many cheap cables with TOO LONG extended upper end square cable have destroyed many instruments.
Sitting in a normal position, the lower square end of the drive cable sits within, but not supported by the drive gearbox adaptor. This short drive adaptor is supported by and rotates within the E clip. The E clip is held captive by the lower cable screw connector.
BE WARNED The upper exact exposed length is different for magnetic or chronometric. I don't have the number in front of me but many cheap cables with TOO LONG extended upper end square cable have destroyed many instruments.
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looks like you have a new style aftermarket cable, "do it yourself crimp-on" or the factory crimp has failed to hold.
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How does this happen?
any way to recrimp it?
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2 years of college in manufacturing processes which includes quality control. It seems the previous manufacturer did not get a great grade. If it was a DIY kit, you should have been made aware of it prior to purchase.
I could design and machine precision dies and run it through my press but it would be a few hundred dollars.
There seems to already be an adequate number of reasonable quality cable makers. That is what I would pursue...
We need to know where that one came from (brand and supplier) so we can avoid those.
My guy says it is either a Norton Part or a Barnett.....does that help?
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Venhill or at least that's what the first photo says if you zoom in a bit.
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I would contact venhill, I have always found them to be extremely helpful with technical & warranty issues
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"My guy says"
I highly doubt norton MC made cables originally back then, or now (NA),
There are enough cable makers that could possibly supply a quality ready to install cable.
If "my guy" installed it, you should look elsewhere for better service and products.
Now I know what NOT to buy...at least until they get their quality up.
If they supply a DIY kit then where are the instructions ?
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I agree. Venhill is one of the most respected cable vendors - they'd tell you if there's a problem or if there's a reason for the loose part.
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