Trying to fix 78 speedometer
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From: Winston Salem NC
Trying to fix 78 speedometer
Does anybody have any information on repairing/replacing a
78 speedometer?
I have been assured by a mechanic that the problem
is not the cable. However, I can't find any broken parts in the head.
I can see how the thing is put together and how it appears to work,
but I'm not sure if everything is in the right place or functioning
properly.
Thanks -Joe
78 speedometer?
I have been assured by a mechanic that the problem
is not the cable. However, I can't find any broken parts in the head.
I can see how the thing is put together and how it appears to work,
but I'm not sure if everything is in the right place or functioning
properly.
Thanks -Joe
Melting Slicks
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From: Elkhorn WI
Re: Trying to fix 78 speedometer (McphailK)
you could pull the speedo cable at the trans and put a drill on it...spin it and see if the speedo moves....can see how fast your drill really is ! :eek:
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From: Winston Salem NC
Re: Trying to fix 78 speedometer (ylose)
Picked up a bit this afternoon that fits the speedo head. Gonna see if it spins it at all.
Hope my drill can do 140mph.... :jester
Hope my drill can do 140mph.... :jester
Cruising
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From: Eielson AFB AK
Re: Trying to fix 78 speedometer (McphailK)
Question comes to mind...Do you have cruise control. From what I've seen on mine, the speedo cable runs through the cruise control module. It might be a source of a headache. The way it looks, the main cable runs from the tranny to the cruise module, then from the cruise module to the indicator. You'll find it tucked up next to the brake booster under the fender.
Good Luck.
Joe
Good Luck.
Joe
