bmiracle2 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I have a 1981 xs 400 special 2 and I need to replace the tach cable. The cable to the tach is not the problem, it's how to hook it up the the engine block the baffles me. Any help would appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralkan Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have a 1981 xs 400 special 2 and I need to replace the tach cable. The cable to the tach is not the problem, it's how to hook it up the the engine block the baffles me. Any help would appreciated. Just loosen that screw on the top, to the right of the mounting plate. That end of the tach should just pull out of the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 20, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2008 Just loosen that screw on the top, to the right of the mounting plate. That end of the tach should just pull out of the top. no take it right out first, as it fits in a metal rebate on the outer cable. The cable will be a bit stiff, twist with pliers first!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiracle2 Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 no take it right out first, as it fits in a metal rebate on the outer cable. The cable will be a bit stiff, twist with pliers first!! so what is the process of installing the new cable, do I just twist it back int the metal rebate, or is there a specific way to insert it back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 22, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 22, 2008 so what is the process of installing the new cable, do I just twist it back int the metal rebate, or is there a specific way to insert it back in? just make sure the square inner cable end fits in the square socket. the outer cable is round and theres no orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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