Floating tachometer
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Cruising
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Floating tachometer
The needle on my tach floats, or is springy, when I accelerate quickly. At idle, and while driving at constant speed, it functions properly. Does the cable simply need lubing, or is the problem in the distributor or gauge?,
Burning Brakes
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From: North Royalton Ohio
Most likely the movement assembly in the head itself. I tried lubing it and then replaced the cable and housing, had small enhancement. My speedo needle also flucuates, they both need a rebuild. It's on my to do list for someday.
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From: Central Plains
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by 2toys
Most likely the movement assembly in the head itself. I tried lubing it and then replaced the cable and housing, had small enhancement. My speedo needle also flucuates, they both need a rebuild. It's on my to do list for someday.
Did the same on my 63 - lube, then replaced cable. Ended up having the unit rebuilt - now it works perfect.
Dave
