HIVEY

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my cable is bad on my 8n proofmeter.i will replace it ,but can you check the proofmeter to see if it is working.
 
HIVEY........take yer "proofmeter" into a speedometer repair place. Simple, eh? Don't know a speedometer repair place? Try telling that to the cop that arrests you fer speeding.

As a general rule, yer "proofmeter" was an advertizing gimmick. As in PROOF of performance. It is cable driven from back of yer 8N's governor. As you found out, the cable is BAD. Repair is by replacement. .......proofy Dell
 
I remember when car dealers would do that on used cars and set the odometer where they wanted them.
 
(quoted from post at 11:39:34 10/30/14) I remember when car dealers would do that on used cars and set the odometer where they wanted them.

But, but but...that's against the law. :shock: :shock: :shock:
 
I can hook a square piece of stock to the back and see if it will turn.if it does. will this mean it is ok?
 
COPS will write YOU up as difficient speedometer.
"the court" will demand that YOU will have to install and NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL! Usually 10 days, but YOU will have to pay COURT COSTS.

I always recalibrate my speedometer when I purchase new tires. The larger diameter of the tire, the slower the speedometer (true) speed.

John,PA
 
I'd hate to live in Pa if it makes you so scared of the cops. I've driven in Tx and Tn for 45 years without even getting a parking ticket,so not so fearful of them.
 
(quoted from post at 15:11:11 10/30/14) I'd hate to live in Pa if it makes you so scared of the cops. I've driven in Tx and Tn for 45 years without even getting a parking ticket,so not so fearful of them.

Same here. Some people just don't understand how one can do that but I always tell them, it's easy, just obey the laws.

It actually works, try it and you'll see.
 
(quoted from post at 11:22:45 10/30/14) HIVEY........take yer "proofmeter" into a speedometer repair place. Simple, eh? Don't know a speedometer repair place? Try telling that to the cop that arrests you fer speeding.

As a general rule, yer "proofmeter" was an advertizing gimmick. As in PROOF of performance. It is cable driven from back of yer 8N's governor. As you found out, the cable is BAD. Repair is by replacement. .......proofy Dell

Hey Dell! Do you know of a speedometer repair shop that gets less than 3X the cost of new to repair one?
 
Put the end of the cable in the back of the proofmeter and spin
the cable by hand. That's enough to see the meter move at least.
 
I have disconnected the proof meter cable at the governor, chucked it into my variable speed drill and turned it slowly. It will show you if the meter is working but not if it is calibrated properly.
I took a meter to a speedo shop and got back a very pretty meter. Calibration was so bad that I had to buy a new meter (which was cheaper than the repair at that time). Your mileage may vary.
 
If your cable is broken, you should be able to take one end of the cable chain and chuck it in a variable speed drill to run the proofmeter. Make sure the drill is set to clockwise and start slow.
 
"My speedometer said that I was only doing 45
in this 50 mile per hr. speed zone". Normal excuse from honest persons.

"RADAR says that YOU were doing 60 mph".

Court costs $190.00 payable in 2 weeks.

PLUS 4 points!

It has been years since I got rid of 9 points.
1 more point........loss of license.

John,PA
 
A cop can follow you for 5 miles and have enough
infractions to get your license revoked. The
street cop is the most powerful person on the
planet.
 
(quoted from post at 15:15:21 10/31/14) A cop can follow you for 5 miles and have enough
infractions to get your license revoked. The
street cop is the most powerful person on the
planet.
You have forgotten about the DNR.
Here at least, the DNR can trespass on your property and
search you and parts of your property without a warrant.
Regular cops cannot.
 
(quoted from post at 19:05:25 10/31/14)
(quoted from post at 15:15:21 10/31/14) A cop can follow you for 5 miles and have enough
infractions to get your license revoked. The
street cop is the most powerful person on the
planet.
You have forgotten about the DNR.
Here at least, the DNR can trespass on your property and
search you and parts of your property without a warrant.
Regular cops cannot.

All right, I give up. What's the DNR?

IDN WTI SOTM
 
(quoted from post at 01:06:55 11/01/14)
(quoted from post at 19:05:25 10/31/14)
(quoted from post at 15:15:21 10/31/14) A cop can follow you for 5 miles and have enough
infractions to get your license revoked. The
street cop is the most powerful person on the
planet.
You have forgotten about the DNR.
Here at least, the DNR can trespass on your property and
search you and parts of your property without a warrant.
Regular cops cannot.

All right, I give up. What's the DNR?

IDN WTI SOTM
Department of Natural Resources. i.e. the game warden.
 

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