can i mess this up not knowing what im doing?

1jimmy__d · 07-30-2003, 12:40 PM

i want to change the speedo gear i received in the mail. tellm if this sounds right sd to what i am going to do.

1)jack the left front end up with the small *** stock jack
2)find the cable that goes into the tranny?
3)unscrew the bolt that holds it in
4)pull it out gently
5)find the other gear, pull it out and replace it
6)reverse everything else

Am i missing anything or is this it? Never done this before so I thought I would ask if i could ruin something before i try it! Thanks,
Jim

fi347 · 07-30-2003, 05:18 PM

Yep, it's that easy. Should only take you a few minutes.

mustangII460 · 07-30-2003, 07:18 PM

JACK STANDS JACK STANDS JACK STANDS

07-30-2003, 07:35 PM

It's been a few years but I think there is a little clip that holds the gear onto the cable. Use a small flat head screw driver to pry it out...and try not to fling it across the garage....

Oh yeah, and those jack stands would be a good idea.

1jimmy__d · 07-30-2003, 09:20 PM

i will give it a whirl tomorrow morning. thanks for replies! have to do it w/o the stands though

mustangII460 · 07-30-2003, 10:26 PM

Given the choice, I just wouldn't change the gear without stands. I seen one guy die this way. It's just stupid.

VeNuM · 07-31-2003, 09:05 AM

I'll NEVER climb under the car without jack stands under it. ~Brian

07-31-2003, 02:18 PM

I'm sure he just forgot to mention the useage of the jack stands. I can't imagine anyone trusting a floor jack that much...at least I hope not!

VeNuM · 07-31-2003, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1jimmy__d
have to do it w/o the stands though

He said he isn't going to use any, sure won't find me anywhere near a car that is only on the jack, jackstands have saved my life before. ~Brian

silver_pilate · 07-31-2003, 03:04 PM

Had a buddy who got trapped under a stang that way. He used jack stands up front, but propped the backs on bricks. He was lying lengthways on his side under the engine/tranny area. Bricks crumbled, the car hopped, and the front came off the jack stands. He couldn't scream or anything as his lungs were smashed. His brother heard the noise and came out and got the car off. He was very luck that he only had some really bad bruises and maybe some cracked ribs and a dislocated AC joint.

I've been changing tires when those stock cheap-butt scissor jacks let go. Would hate to be under the car.

--nathan

mpj76 · 07-31-2003, 03:27 PM

Here's a tip: It's more conventient/useful when changing a tire or doing brakes but it could work for this situation also. After taking a wheel off, put it on its side and slide it under the car. I've also had that scissor jack fail on me.

07-31-2003, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VeNuM
He said he isn't going to use any, sure won't find me anywhere near a car that is only on the jack, jackstands have saved my life before. ~Brian

Wow...must have missed that. I can't imagine trusting that scissor jack that is for the spare tire. Hey Jimmy...why don't you shell out $15 and go down to the local auto parts store for some frickin jack stands already.

Or at least shove something underneath there like mpj76 said.

1jimmy__d · 08-02-2003, 10:25 AM

well guys, thanks for loving me!

I actually hadnt had a chance to change it out yet. Been real busy. Anyways, I have big round logs i usually put underneath there, BUT I will use jack stands instead

like all you suggested. Thanks for replies!

zlliksddam · 08-03-2003, 09:13 PM

definately use jackstands, you can go to sears and get two three ton stands and a 3 ton jack (non scissor) for around 100 bucks, they have a sale once in awhile. . . once of the best buys you can do for your car and more importantly yourself

07-30-2003, 12:40 PM	#1
1jimmy__d Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 299	can i mess this up not knowing what im doing? i want to change the speedo gear i received in the mail. tellm if this sounds right sd to what i am going to do. 1)jack the left front end up with the small *** stock jack 2)find the cable that goes into the tranny? 3)unscrew the bolt that holds it in 4)pull it out gently 5)find the other gear, pull it out and replace it 6)reverse everything else Am i missing anything or is this it? Never done this before so I thought I would ask if i could ruin something before i try it! Thanks, Jim __________________ 90 lx hatch, holley systemax II kit, rebuilt 302, BBK 155 lph fuel pump, pro M bullet mass meter wtih BBk cold air intake, 30 # injectors, 70 mm TB, jacobs ignition system, edelbrock water pump, BBk longtube headers with h-pipe, flowmasters, b&m ripper shifter, 3.55 gears, Proform electric fan, subframe connectors/removed smog pump and ac! 75 shot of nitrous! 13.2 at 112 1/4 mile- no traction!

07-30-2003, 07:35 PM	#4
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	clip It's been a few years but I think there is a little clip that holds the gear onto the cable. Use a small flat head screw driver to pry it out...and try not to fling it across the garage.... Oh yeah, and those jack stands would be a good idea.

07-30-2003, 09:20 PM	#5
1jimmy__d Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 299	i will give it a whirl tomorrow morning. thanks for replies! have to do it w/o the stands though __________________ 90 lx hatch, holley systemax II kit, rebuilt 302, BBK 155 lph fuel pump, pro M bullet mass meter wtih BBk cold air intake, 30 # injectors, 70 mm TB, jacobs ignition system, edelbrock water pump, BBk longtube headers with h-pipe, flowmasters, b&m ripper shifter, 3.55 gears, Proform electric fan, subframe connectors/removed smog pump and ac! 75 shot of nitrous! 13.2 at 112 1/4 mile- no traction!

07-31-2003, 09:05 AM	#7
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	I'll NEVER climb under the car without jack stands under it. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

07-31-2003, 02:18 PM	#8
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	stand I'm sure he just forgot to mention the useage of the jack stands. I can't imagine anyone trusting a floor jack that much...at least I hope not!

07-30-2003, 05:18 PM	#2
fi347 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 26	Yep, it's that easy. Should only take you a few minutes.

07-30-2003, 07:18 PM	#3
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	JACK STANDS JACK STANDS JACK STANDS

07-30-2003, 10:26 PM	#6
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Given the choice, I just wouldn't change the gear without stands. I seen one guy die this way. It's just stupid.

07-31-2003, 03:04 PM	#10
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Had a buddy who got trapped under a stang that way. He used jack stands up front, but propped the backs on bricks. He was lying lengthways on his side under the engine/tranny area. Bricks crumbled, the car hopped, and the front came off the jack stands. He couldn't scream or anything as his lungs were smashed. His brother heard the noise and came out and got the car off. He was very luck that he only had some really bad bruises and maybe some cracked ribs and a dislocated AC joint. I've been changing tires when those stock cheap-butt scissor jacks let go. Would hate to be under the car. --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

07-31-2003, 03:27 PM	#11
mpj76 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 158	Here's a tip: It's more conventient/useful when changing a tire or doing brakes but it could work for this situation also. After taking a wheel off, put it on its side and slide it under the car. I've also had that scissor jack fail on me.

08-02-2003, 10:25 AM	#13
1jimmy__d Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 299	well guys, thanks for loving me! I actually hadnt had a chance to change it out yet. Been real busy. Anyways, I have big round logs i usually put underneath there, BUT I will use jack stands instead like all you suggested. Thanks for replies! __________________ 90 lx hatch, holley systemax II kit, rebuilt 302, BBK 155 lph fuel pump, pro M bullet mass meter wtih BBk cold air intake, 30 # injectors, 70 mm TB, jacobs ignition system, edelbrock water pump, BBk longtube headers with h-pipe, flowmasters, b&m ripper shifter, 3.55 gears, Proform electric fan, subframe connectors/removed smog pump and ac! 75 shot of nitrous! 13.2 at 112 1/4 mile- no traction!

08-03-2003, 09:13 PM	#14
zlliksddam Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 9	definately use jackstands, you can go to sears and get two three ton stands and a 3 ton jack (non scissor) for around 100 bucks, they have a sale once in awhile. . . once of the best buys you can do for your car and more importantly yourself

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