Gauge Cluster Issue & Radio Issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nomad0231 · 08-20-2009, 10:20 PM

HELP! I recently restored my 67 Chevy (can be seen on here). I'm having issues with my instrument gauges though. My tach won't go above 1500rpm, no matter what and my speedometer gauge bounces around. For instance, if I'm going 60, it doesn't stay on 60, it bounces around 60, up and down. Anyone else have any issues like this??

Also, I'm wanting to put in a new radio (there is not one in there now) I don't see a red power cable for any radio and know these can be bought for like $8. If I buy one, how the heck do I hook it up and is that really all I need to install a newer type radio, like the USA model?? And where would I install speakers for a stock look, but good sound?

All help is greatly appreciated!

**71blksuper4x4** · 08-20-2009, 10:40 PM

I don't have a tach problem , but every speedometer I have had in these trucks somewhat "bounce" around. They are not like the newer style speedometers in the new vehicles, so that is to be expected.

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2009, 11:21 PM

pull the speedo cable out of it's housing and clean it with some brake clean and a rag, then shoot som in the housing. Let it air dry or use a blow gun if you have air tools. Then lube the cable with some oil... heck, motor oil will do fine. No need to soak it or fill the housing, just lubricate it.
Your tach is probablt junk. 99% odds of it. Tiy can remove it and see if there is something holding it back by moving it with your finger.
No need to buy any kit or anything for the radio, just get a decent size wire, put a femail spaid on one end and plig it into the radio terminal on the fuse block, then hook the other end to the radio

08-20-2009, 10:20 PM	#1
nomad0231 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 142	Gauge Cluster Issue & Radio Issue HELP! I recently restored my 67 Chevy (can be seen on here). I'm having issues with my instrument gauges though. My tach won't go above 1500rpm, no matter what and my speedometer gauge bounces around. For instance, if I'm going 60, it doesn't stay on 60, it bounces around 60, up and down. Anyone else have any issues like this?? Also, I'm wanting to put in a new radio (there is not one in there now) I don't see a red power cable for any radio and know these can be bought for like $8. If I buy one, how the heck do I hook it up and is that really all I need to install a newer type radio, like the USA model?? And where would I install speakers for a stock look, but good sound? All help is greatly appreciated!

08-20-2009, 10:40 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Gauge Cluster Issue & Radio Issue I don't have a tach problem , but every speedometer I have had in these trucks somewhat "bounce" around. They are not like the newer style speedometers in the new vehicles, so that is to be expected. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

08-20-2009, 11:21 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Gauge Cluster Issue & Radio Issue pull the speedo cable out of it's housing and clean it with some brake clean and a rag, then shoot som in the housing. Let it air dry or use a blow gun if you have air tools. Then lube the cable with some oil... heck, motor oil will do fine. No need to soak it or fill the housing, just lubricate it. Your tach is probablt junk. 99% odds of it. Tiy can remove it and see if there is something holding it back by moving it with your finger. No need to buy any kit or anything for the radio, just get a decent size wire, put a femail spaid on one end and plig it into the radio terminal on the fuse block, then hook the other end to the radio



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