Trip Odo cable is all bound up

[TomoHawk]

I was resetting the trip odometer on my 280Z yesterday when I refueled, and for some reason, the cable inside got all bound up and wouldn't turn. It worked fine and turned freely until yesterday. I was on the second time around and the numbers are all stuck on 4s now.

Is there a fix for it? Doesn't want to turn backwards and loosen.

thx

[240ZX]

I was resetting the trip odometer on my 280Z yesterday when I refueled, and for some reason, the cable inside got all bound up and wouldn't turn. It worked fine and turned freely until yesterday. I was on the second time around and the numbers are all stuck on 4s now.

Is there a fix for it? Doesn't want to turn backwards and loosen.

thx

Maybe your muffler bearing are worn out! Have you changed the air in your tires lately? I suppose as a last resort you could use a little C4! Gosh, I'm out of ideas! Sure hope this helps you out!

[TomoHawk]

Absoluely no help, Tom. :stupid:

Mufflers don't use bearings

"Fresh air" in the tires months ago

C4 trans is in the Mustang

Inspired by the irrelevant comment, and having some free time, I went out and got under the dash. The cable had twisted itself (in a knot). Having straightened it out, the cable turned freely again.

thx

[240ZX]

When I said C4, I was refering to explosives! Are you telling me you actually figured out the problem by your lonesome....there is hope for you! :surprised

[TomoHawk]

It was my 2-do list for today. I was about to go out to look into it at the time you responded.

[Zrush]

Now that's funny. C4 as in transmissions, C4 as in explosives. Funny stuff guys. Did Ford make a C4 tranny? I had a C6 in my 73 Mach 1.

Vicky

[240ZX]

Now that's funny. C4 as in transmissions, C4 as in explosives. Funny stuff guys. Did Ford make a C4 tranny? I had a C6 in my 73 Mach 1.

Vicky

Yah, Ford made a C4 tranny (3 speed). They used it with the 260, 289, & 302 motors early on. You know Vic, I think TomoHawk is coming around. Wait a minute....that would spoil the fun factor. We still love ya TomoHawk! Don't let my poking fun at you ruffle your feathers.

[First Gen Z]

The best thing that could happen to a Ford C4 is mating it with a pound of the other C4.

[Bambikiller240]

.............and posting a video of the results on the internet so all of us can enjoy the "act".

[1 Bravo 6]

Of course, you blokes are refering to AMERICAN Fords.

AUSTRALIAN Fords are far superior.

Rick.

:devious: :devious:

[hls30.com]

They are still

Found

On

Road

Dead in every country!

Will

PS. Rick, here is the Z version of your quote

Lord, give me the ability to accept the things I cannot change(the G-dDamn spindle pin on a Z)

The strength of Will to change the things that need changing(I really beat the crap out of that MoFo)

and the wisdom to hide the 5 left rear control arms I ruined forever because I beat the crap out of that G-dDamn spindle pin)

[TomoHawk]

Will,

a thin sawzall blade fits between the two arm pieces, and you can just cut the spindle pin, then it will drive out easy with a few taps.