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Message started by Digger on 12/06/05 at 21:55:24

Title: Speedo Cable Leak Question
Post by Digger on 12/06/05 at 21:55:24

A few years ago when I bought my '01 used, I noticed an oil leak where the speedo cable enters the engine case.

After finding it to be lacking a seal of any type, I found a properly sized o-ring in the drawer and popped it in there....end of leak. I remember wondering why Suzuki would have left this junction unsealed.

The other day, I was fiddling around with something on the Savage and dropped a washer into the starter motor black hole. Being the anal type, I removed the starter motor (very easy) and, lo and behold, I found the original speedo cable seal in there, along with the washer I'd just dropped and another little clamp that I have no idea about but probably dropped in there at some time.

I removed the o-ring I'd used to seal the speedo cable junction with and replaced it with the original seal (after cleaning it up, of course).

QUESTION: Do the original seals prevent leaks well, or should I go back to my jury-rigged o-ring?

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak Question
Post by Reelthing on 12/07/05 at 04:10:51

I'd sure keep the o-ring handy, the factory seal works well if you do not take it apart a lot, yellow teflon tape works good as well.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak Question
Post by vroom1776 on 12/07/05 at 08:40:28

Well, on this note, my speedo and odo are broken. Well, I don't really care about the speedo, but not having an odo $ucks. Anway, I will prol'ly remove the speedo drive cable. I guess I should find something to cover it up. I can't just leave it open, can I? (Well, I can, but probably shouldn't. ) 8)

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak Question
Post by babbalou on 12/07/05 at 15:01:03

I've been using rubber O-rings from the hardware store. Works fine, no leaks. I've dropped a few under the starter so I keep a few spares now.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak Question
Post by Greg_650 on 12/30/05 at 09:41:07

Believe it or not, the starter is easy to remove to get into the black hole. Just remember to put some oil on the starter o-ring before reassembly...

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak Question
Post by Digger on 12/30/05 at 09:49:16

These days, I just lay a rag over the starter before I do any work in that area. Keeps stuff from getting sucked into the black hole.

Title: Re: Speedo Cable Leak Question
Post by Greg_650 on 12/30/05 at 10:22:01

Yep. Prevention is certainly the best way....