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Originally Posted by DanEC
I can see this - first time I re-installed the cable to the speedometer and took a test drive the speedo didn't work at all. Pulled it back off and realized it wasn't inserted into the transmission gear. Made sure it was engaged in the transmission gear and reinstalled it and it was working again. It surprised me that I could install it and snug up the fitting and it the cable wasn't engaged. What you related is apparently what allowed it. I will see if I can rig up a couple small washers to go between the shoulder on the cable and the reverser to back it up a little and ensure full engagement in the transmission. I also took the reverser apart but it seemed smooth in operation and well lubed so I decided to put it back together and give it another shot of chassis lube in the zerk fitting.
I took another short drive but it started misting and had to curtail it. Still bouncing a little although seems slightly better. It seemed to get worse the other day after I accelerated up through the gears to about 70. I suspect it may be in the transmission gear - hopefully the driven gear. But it looks like I will have to pull the tunnel to get a good look at it.
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I am only referring to the Toploader 4 sp, washer are not going to do anything for you, a spacer has to be put on the cable itself to limit its walking inside the sheath into the reverser to far. By the sounds of it, sounds like your plastic gear is shot. as I said, very cheap(18.00) and no need to pull the tunnel to R&R. I have 331 gears and it would be the green gear. I think the tooth count was 18 or 21...don't remember.
Edit:sep1 10:52
Never saw the part where you made the spacer...sorry