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fade94 · 08-05-2005, 08:51 AM

FINALLY got the speedo working again. Turns out is was the small "pencil" gear had a couple of worn teeth on it. I robbed the one from my son's truck to see if that's what it was and yep, that did it. NOW, I will use my GPS to establish how fast I am actually moving compared to the speedo. The bad gear is blue but was off by about 10 I think the PO told me. Now I have a red or pink one in it but haven't checked the speed yet.
Also, got the power booster on. WOW what a diff. The pedal was really high and had the manual brake leg-workout going on. MUCH better now that the booster is on and the pedal is at a much friendlier level.
Also, took my cluster out to see what I did or didn't have in the way of my speed warning set up. Not really sure what I should or shouldn't have. I know I am missing the adjusting cable and the wiring. Is that it?
I haven't totally decided yet if I am going to keep it or not. It really doesn't do me any good without it working and I would rather have a tach, myself. But, I can add an aftermarket tach. Trying to decide if I want to sell it or trade for a tach dash. I need cash for a bed and frame.

krue · 08-05-2005, 10:41 AM

Progress is always good.

Americanrider · 08-05-2005, 12:47 PM

Color me stupid but aren't the speedwarnings suppose to have a little knob to adjust the setting? I don't see it

fade94 · 08-05-2005, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Americanrider

Color me stupid but aren't the speedwarnings suppose to have a little knob to adjust the setting? I don't see it

Yes. The panel is as it was when I got it. The bezel was replaced and since the cable is missing for the speed warning adjustment, no hole has been drilled.

08-05-2005, 08:51 AM	#1
fade94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Melissa, TX Posts: 799	WOO HOO...progress...not much. FINALLY got the speedo working again. Turns out is was the small "pencil" gear had a couple of worn teeth on it. I robbed the one from my son's truck to see if that's what it was and yep, that did it. NOW, I will use my GPS to establish how fast I am actually moving compared to the speedo. The bad gear is blue but was off by about 10 I think the PO told me. Now I have a red or pink one in it but haven't checked the speed yet. Also, got the power booster on. WOW what a diff. The pedal was really high and had the manual brake leg-workout going on. MUCH better now that the booster is on and the pedal is at a much friendlier level. Also, took my cluster out to see what I did or didn't have in the way of my speed warning set up. Not really sure what I should or shouldn't have. I know I am missing the adjusting cable and the wiring. Is that it? I haven't totally decided yet if I am going to keep it or not. It really doesn't do me any good without it working and I would rather have a tach, myself. But, I can add an aftermarket tach. Trying to decide if I want to sell it or trade for a tach dash. I need cash for a bed and frame. Attached Images __________________ 68 short bed driver (71 clip on it now, swapping to 68 when weather cooperates) 67 short step project (will get SWB from the 68) 67 Camaro, #'s matching (my wife's) 03 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 diesel 5 speed 4.10 rear Last edited by fade94; 08-05-2005 at 01:02 PM.

08-05-2005, 10:41 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Progress is always good. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-05-2005, 12:47 PM	#3
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Color me stupid but aren't the speedwarnings suppose to have a little knob to adjust the setting? I don't see it



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