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Old 03-14-2010, 08:12 PM   #1
Red68
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Speedometer trouble 68 3 speed

I have noticed lately that my speedometer is off. As I increase my speed the variance increases. For example at 30mph I am actually going 40 at 50 I am going 65. I have the original speedometer, cable and transmission, my truck is lowered and I am running 17" wheels. The tire height is close to the factory height from what I can find.

Anyone else have this problem before?

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Old 03-14-2010, 08:44 PM   #2
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Re: Speedometer trouble 68 3 speed

I would have to say check to make sure the cable is all the way in the trans and all the way in the speedometer. I have had this problem before on these trucks and It seems to always be something with the cable when I have had to fix it.

Have you taken it apart at all previously to your problem?
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Old 03-14-2010, 08:51 PM   #3
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Re: Speedometer trouble 68 3 speed

It has been a year or two since I messed with the transmission, I replaced the clutch, could have not attached the cable correctly. Dont recall if that is when my problem started.

Thanks for the reply, I will check into this and see if this is the problem.
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1968 C10 flatbed 307 w/ 4 spd manual (dads old ride)
1936 1/2 tn pickup, 400sb 350 turbo (partially restored)
1949 1/2 tn, needs complete restore (future project)
1969 Chevy impala 4 dr no post (wifes future car)
2010 GMC Serria 4x4 crew, leveling kit
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