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67chops · 10-03-2004, 01:25 PM

My speedometer is stuck at 60mph. When the car is parked or running it says 60mph. Anyone know what this problem may be and if so what does it take to fix it? Thanks

mikeoj · 10-03-2004, 03:45 PM

Reach up behind the dash and undo the speedo cable.If the speedo goes to 0,it's probably your cable.If not,it's your speedo gauge.More than likely it's the cable.Have fun!Mike

Longhorn Man · 10-03-2004, 05:35 PM

Onless the cable is spinning at 60 MPH when teh truck is standing still, it'll be the guage.
You can remove the inst panel, and take out the speedo, and see if you can fix it with some spray lube or something.
Or just plan on getting a new (or used) speedo.
I can sell you a speedo for $20 shipped to your door with the miles showing what ever you want them to.

mikeoj · 10-03-2004, 08:55 PM

Duh.good point!!!

67chops · 10-04-2004, 11:45 PM

Well i took a look at my gauge and pulled out the speedo cable and put it back in. The gauge droped back to zero. So I thought that the problem was fixed, not so. Now it will not read anything above 60 mph. It is starting to look like a replacement for the gauge. I still have to look into it more. If I do need that gauge I will be in touch with you.

Longhorn Man · 10-04-2004, 11:50 PM

Sweet, just PM me if you need it.

10-03-2004, 01:25 PM	#1
67chops Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 81	Speedo Problem My speedometer is stuck at 60mph. When the car is parked or running it says 60mph. Anyone know what this problem may be and if so what does it take to fix it? Thanks __________________ -Chops-

10-03-2004, 03:45 PM	#2
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Reach up behind the dash and undo the speedo cable.If the speedo goes to 0,it's probably your cable.If not,it's your speedo gauge.More than likely it's the cable.Have fun!Mike __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

10-03-2004, 08:55 PM	#4
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Duh.good point!!! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

10-04-2004, 11:45 PM	#5
67chops Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 81	Well i took a look at my gauge and pulled out the speedo cable and put it back in. The gauge droped back to zero. So I thought that the problem was fixed, not so. Now it will not read anything above 60 mph. It is starting to look like a replacement for the gauge. I still have to look into it more. If I do need that gauge I will be in touch with you. __________________ -Chops-

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10-03-2004, 05:35 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Onless the cable is spinning at 60 MPH when teh truck is standing still, it'll be the guage. You can remove the inst panel, and take out the speedo, and see if you can fix it with some spray lube or something. Or just plan on getting a new (or used) speedo. I can sell you a speedo for $20 shipped to your door with the miles showing what ever you want them to.

10-04-2004, 11:50 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Sweet, just PM me if you need it.



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