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boatpuller · 07-21-2008, 11:55 PM

my speedometer has made noise on and off for years.i pull the cable squirt some lube in there,and it's o.k for awhile.i haven't had to do it in a long time.i was getting a loud screeching sound.now after reinstall .i'm getting a horrible snap and pop.bad enough to where you need to totaly unhook it.i can't rememeber if you have to push the upper speedo clip in to insert in the back or not.mine just snaps in without pushing the clip in.but,you gotta push the clip to remove it.about ready to leave it unhooked since it's way off anyway due to tire size.any ideas?

79gmcsierragrande · 07-22-2008, 12:30 AM

You should never ever wear a Speedo!!! Hope that helps...

gchemist · 07-22-2008, 02:05 AM

First fix your speedo gear ratios.
http://www.tciauto.com/Products/Tech...eedo_gears.asp

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/speedo.htm

Use grease instead of oil to lube the cable. Grease will last longer. You have pull the entire center cable out to grease it.

Prong · 07-22-2008, 06:03 AM

While we're on the subject, what's a good grease to use for the cable?

babyJay · 07-22-2008, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79gmcsierragrande

You should never ever wear a Speedo!!! Hope that helps...

guys in speedo's riding bikes with the plastic alien helmet....a horrible sight.

**Captkaos** · 07-22-2008, 11:54 AM

You have to push the metal bar to remove it. I should push on without anything. If it is snaping/popping, remove it from the trans side and see if it is mangled. It may need the cable replaced. Pull it out and if it is ok, lube it and put it back in.

boatpuller · 07-22-2008, 05:58 PM

thanks cap'n.....i thought that's how it worked.just couldn't remember if you had to depress the clip to reinstall,i haven't been. and gchemist,thanks for the links..........and the rest of you joker's.you should hold your speedo comment's to yourself. at least till you recieve the pics of me in mine.which i'll be emailing you.because i know you want them

gchemist · 07-22-2008, 08:00 PM

Use a light lithium grease. Bearing grease is too thick. A light grease works great.

babyJay · 07-23-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

....and the rest of you joker's.you should hold your speedo comment's to yourself. at least till you recieve the pics of me in mine.which i'll be emailing you.because i know you want them

I'm sure you'll have the chance to get us back someday.

COMP · 07-23-2008, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyJay

I'm sure you'll have the chance to get us back someday.

boatpuller · 07-23-2008, 10:48 AM

nah...not looking to get anybody back.

all in good fun.i enjoy jokin around more than most.....but hey,here's the weird part.iv'e got some request's for those pic's.i'm not gonna mention any names though.i'll keep your identy secret.

babyJay · 07-23-2008, 10:53 AM

I got it, thanks.

boatpuller · 07-23-2008, 03:01 PM

good one

...on a boat even...that dude is much more of a chick magnet then me.i tried to search yahoo image's for a better one.but whooooo.you get to some site's i don't care to be at in a hurry.i think i'll just stick to looking at chevy truck's.

07-21-2008, 11:55 PM	#1
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	help with speedo my speedometer has made noise on and off for years.i pull the cable squirt some lube in there,and it's o.k for awhile.i haven't had to do it in a long time.i was getting a loud screeching sound.now after reinstall .i'm getting a horrible snap and pop.bad enough to where you need to totaly unhook it.i can't rememeber if you have to push the upper speedo clip in to insert in the back or not.mine just snaps in without pushing the clip in.but,you gotta push the clip to remove it.about ready to leave it unhooked since it's way off anyway due to tire size.any ideas? __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-22-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: help with speedo You should never ever wear a Speedo!!! Hope that helps... __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

07-22-2008, 02:05 AM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: help with speedo First fix your speedo gear ratios. http://www.tciauto.com/Products/Tech...eedo_gears.asp http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/drivetrain/speedo.htm Use grease instead of oil to lube the cable. Grease will last longer. You have pull the entire center cable out to grease it. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-22-2008, 06:03 AM	#4
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: help with speedo While we're on the subject, what's a good grease to use for the cable?

07-22-2008, 11:54 AM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: help with speedo You have to push the metal bar to remove it. I should push on without anything. If it is snaping/popping, remove it from the trans side and see if it is mangled. It may need the cable replaced. Pull it out and if it is ok, lube it and put it back in. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-22-2008, 05:58 PM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: help with speedo thanks cap'n.....i thought that's how it worked.just couldn't remember if you had to depress the clip to reinstall,i haven't been. and gchemist,thanks for the links..........and the rest of you joker's.you should hold your speedo comment's to yourself. at least till you recieve the pics of me in mine.which i'll be emailing you.because i know you want them __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt." Last edited by boatpuller; 07-22-2008 at 05:59 PM.

07-22-2008, 08:00 PM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: help with speedo Use a light lithium grease. Bearing grease is too thick. A light grease works great. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-23-2008, 10:48 AM	#11
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: help with speedo nah...not looking to get anybody back. all in good fun.i enjoy jokin around more than most.....but hey,here's the weird part.iv'e got some request's for those pic's.i'm not gonna mention any names though.i'll keep your identy secret. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-23-2008, 10:53 AM	#12
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: help with speedo I got it, thanks. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: help with speedo good one...on a boat even...that dude is much more of a chick magnet then me.i tried to search yahoo image's for a better one.but whooooo.you get to some site's i don't care to be at in a hurry.i think i'll just stick to looking at chevy truck's. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."



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