Flippin speedometer.....
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Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Burlington WI
Flippin speedometer.....
I was driving North on Highway 12 out of Illinois yesterday when my speedometer suddenly started twitching between 50 and 80 miles per hour. 
My first thought was not a good one
but then I calmed down and started to think things through.
I finally arrived at the conclusion that the speedometer cable must be the cause of the whole thing.
I got home and searched the forum and the general concensus of the threads supported my conclusion. That is when I started patting myself on the back for being such a clever fellow.
This morning on the way to work I could hear a ticking noise that increased in frequency as I drove faster. It was right in time with the swings of the speedometer needle. That is when I noticed the odometer wasnt moving any more. So much for my THEORY about the cable.
Sooooooo... while I am pulling the dash to get the speedo out I guess I might just as well do the carpet and get the A/C up to snuff.
I WILL be checking in for moral support on a regular basis when I start this.
My first thought was not a good one
but then I calmed down and started to think things through.I finally arrived at the conclusion that the speedometer cable must be the cause of the whole thing.
I got home and searched the forum and the general concensus of the threads supported my conclusion. That is when I started patting myself on the back for being such a clever fellow.
This morning on the way to work I could hear a ticking noise that increased in frequency as I drove faster. It was right in time with the swings of the speedometer needle. That is when I noticed the odometer wasnt moving any more. So much for my THEORY about the cable.
Sooooooo... while I am pulling the dash to get the speedo out I guess I might just as well do the carpet and get the A/C up to snuff.
I WILL be checking in for moral support on a regular basis when I start this.
Safety Car
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From: St. Charles IL
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It's not that tough a job. Drop the column and pull the dash cap for better access. Here's 2 good people that can fix that speedo:
http://www.corvetteinstruments.com/
or:
VetteInstruments@aol.com/favicon.ico
I've had good dealings with the latter...
http://www.corvetteinstruments.com/
or:
VetteInstruments@aol.com/favicon.ico
I've had good dealings with the latter...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,218
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From: Nashville TN
Originally Posted by Big Fish
It's not that tough a job. Drop the column and pull the dash cap for better access. Here's 2 good people that can fix that speedo:
http://www.corvetteinstruments.com/
or:
VetteInstruments@aol.com/favicon.ico
I've had good dealings with the latter...
http://www.corvetteinstruments.com/
or:
VetteInstruments@aol.com/favicon.ico
I've had good dealings with the latter...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,319
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by fl_rider
It is the gear that drives the odometer....
or I should say used to drive the odometer.
or I should say used to drive the odometer.
and ill be doing ther carpet upgrade at the same time as well
Misery loves company
