Odometer and Trip Odometer Stopped Working??
10-31-2006, 01:56 PM
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Odometer and Trip Odometer Stopped Working??
The odometer and trip odometer stoped working a while back. Can I repair this without removing the speedometer/etc or do I need to send the cluster out?? This happened after I installed the trip odometer reset cable. I was told by someone that those cables "cause" this type of problem on a regular basis. Does anyone know if that is true or not? Thanks.
10-31-2006, 02:24 PM
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My 66 is the same way. I am going to pull the cluster and go for the restoration. I don't think you will be able to repair the tripo and odo without taking the cluster out.
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10-31-2006, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 67BETE
The odometer and trip odometer stoped working a while back. Can I repair this without removing the speedometer/etc or do I need to send the cluster out?? This happened after I installed the trip odometer reset cable. I was told by someone that those cables "cause" this type of problem on a regular basis. Does anyone know if that is true or not? Thanks.
10-31-2006, 07:37 PM
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Kirk
I go one step further than KenE -- after your odometer & trip wheel repairs and your cluster R&R adventure, recommend you take the unreliable trip function out of the equation by fabricating a small 'Z' bracket. Attach to the RH leg of the U-bolt & below the steering gear support bracket. Make the bends in order to position the other leg of the 'Z' to push up fully on the reset ****. This leaves the fragile trip function disabled -- reducing the load on the gear train -- but the odometer & speedometer still work fine.
Photo shows my trip wheels at 999.9 where they stay while the odometer still counts in 1 mile increments.
I go one step further than KenE -- after your odometer & trip wheel repairs and your cluster R&R adventure, recommend you take the unreliable trip function out of the equation by fabricating a small 'Z' bracket. Attach to the RH leg of the U-bolt & below the steering gear support bracket. Make the bends in order to position the other leg of the 'Z' to push up fully on the reset ****. This leaves the fragile trip function disabled -- reducing the load on the gear train -- but the odometer & speedometer still work fine.
Photo shows my trip wheels at 999.9 where they stay while the odometer still counts in 1 mile increments.
10-31-2006, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 64tux
i had my cluster redone by jason. 2900 miles later, they stopped working. so i don't know if it's worth fixing???
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10-31-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 67BETE
The odometer and trip odometer stoped working a while back. Can I repair this without removing the speedometer/etc or do I need to send the cluster out?? This happened after I installed the trip odometer reset cable. I was told by someone that those cables "cause" this type of problem on a regular basis. Does anyone know if that is true or not? Thanks.
11-01-2006, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by vark_wso
Kirk
I go one step further than KenE -- after your odometer & trip wheel repairs and your cluster R&R adventure, recommend you take the unreliable trip function out of the equation by fabricating a small 'Z' bracket. Attach to the RH leg of the U-bolt & below the steering gear support bracket. Make the bends in order to position the other leg of the 'Z' to push up fully on the reset ****. This leaves the fragile trip function disabled -- reducing the load on the gear train -- but the odometer & speedometer still work fine.
Photo shows my trip wheels at 999.9 where they stay while the odometer still counts in 1 mile increments.
I go one step further than KenE -- after your odometer & trip wheel repairs and your cluster R&R adventure, recommend you take the unreliable trip function out of the equation by fabricating a small 'Z' bracket. Attach to the RH leg of the U-bolt & below the steering gear support bracket. Make the bends in order to position the other leg of the 'Z' to push up fully on the reset ****. This leaves the fragile trip function disabled -- reducing the load on the gear train -- but the odometer & speedometer still work fine.
Photo shows my trip wheels at 999.9 where they stay while the odometer still counts in 1 mile increments.
11-01-2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by vark_wso
Kirk
after your odometer & trip wheel repairs and your cluster R&R adventure, recommend you take the unreliable trip function out of the equation by fabricating a small 'Z' bracket.
after your odometer & trip wheel repairs and your cluster R&R adventure, recommend you take the unreliable trip function out of the equation by fabricating a small 'Z' bracket.
I also permanently disabled mine.
11-01-2006, 02:56 PM
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What's the difference
What is the difference if you use the Z bracket or leave the cable out entirely?
I'm installing my cluster now and just thought of leaving it out.
TIA.
I'm installing my cluster now and just thought of leaving it out.
TIA.
11-01-2006, 03:38 PM
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With the cable out, the tripmeter is still engaged, driving the trip miles. By leaving the cable in with the z bracket, the cable is pushed in, disabling the tripmeter.
