What am I doing wrong...? Speedometer cable...
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Burning Brakes
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What am I doing wrong...? Speedometer cable...
Well I just finished up with my interior LED conversion. While doing so, I went ahead and re-painted my speedo/tach bezel which was looking pretty rough. Got everything buttoned up and decided to take her out for a spin this evening. Everything turned out great...minus the speedometer not working. And of course the odometer is not working as well. I remember getting it off wasnt the easiest(and yes, I was pushing in the release tab). Putting it back on I assumed would be a breeze. I left the lens cover off and had my right arm under the dash on the cable while pushing in on the speedometer with my left hand. When I thought I had it on all the way, I tugged on it a little and it came back off. So I pushed even harder expecting to hear a snap when it re-seated but nothing. I tugged again and it wouldnt come off so I assumed it was on. So, Im guessing its not on far enough? Any tips of getting back on correctly or seated far enough? Im sure its something minute...?
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Burning Brakes
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Ok, I got up under the dash last night. I took the access panel under the steering column and heat duct out and took a peek. The cable was completely disconnected. Im guessing maybe the pushing and cramming putting the speedometer and gauge cluster back in, maybe it wasnt secure? I pushed it back on there and heard a "click" so Im assuming that took care of it? I didnt take it out for a spin yet so not certain...? Now when you say the drive cable, I assume your talkin about the plastic needle inside the cable itself?
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Yes. The inner cable is the drive. The outer black is only the sheathing for the drive cable and a place to crimp the cable ends. The drive cable must fit securely into the speedo and into the tranny.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Jul 12, 2015 at 10:47 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Mt. Pleasant NC
Ok, well im thinkin I may have it secured properly now with the "click". Thanks!
