speedo ?

chatcher · 06-05-2004, 01:05 PM

hi i just purchased a lx that has speedo that the needle bounces around fevereshly when driving it also makes a sound like a chime as if its bouncing off a little bell the odometer still works as does the trip is the gage shot or does this sound like poss a lose connection if you have run into this before and know of a solution your help would be greatly app thanks in advance for your help

Ackbar00 · 06-06-2004, 08:15 AM

Could always get the speddo recalibrated. I bet this would also fix the bouncy problem.

http://www.brothersperformance.com/s...g/bbk2602.html

crazypete · 06-06-2004, 08:22 AM

It's the speedo cable. You should be able to replace it if you pop off the cluster and you can crawl down under the car. Mine did that for years and really made my friends laugh. While it is off, spray some wd-40 into the back of the cluster where the cable goes in and hang your cable vertically and sray wd-40 into the body so that any future binding will be preempted. Good luck!

chatcher · 06-06-2004, 11:31 AM

cp im confused are you saying i can just lube the cable or should it be replaced thanks for the help though either way

crazypete · 06-06-2004, 09:07 PM

Replaced but heck....I guess you could lube the hell out of it and it will quit binding...maybe. If you remove the cluster and pour silicone down the cable housing, you could save yourself from having to get under the car....maybe, if it's save-able.

chatcher · 06-06-2004, 09:34 PM

cp ill give it a shot and let you know how it goes

qwikhuh · 06-08-2004, 01:15 AM

I had the same problem when I bought my 91. I replaced the speedo gear and the cable and still had the same problem. I ended up having to replace the speedometer itself. On the back of the speedometer there is the weight and the thing that spins around it. They come into contact with each other and send the needle from 10 to 140. Mine was making the same pinging noise. Hopefully you just need a new cable or speedo gear. Speedo's themselves aren't cheap.

82 GT · 06-09-2004, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by qwikhuh
Speedo's themselves aren't cheap.

Neither are the speedo cables!

GhettoPop · 06-09-2004, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 82 GT
Neither are the speedo cables!

$20 from latemodel resto, thats not expensive

i needed a throttle cable for my 72 challenger, cost me $65!

82 GT · 06-09-2004, 05:05 PM

I've only priced them through Summit Racing and they usually have decent prices so I thought that's about what they cost.
Summit has all the part store prices beat in my area so that was my line of reasoning.

chatcher · 06-09-2004, 07:54 PM

ghetto are you talking about latemodel reso that has the two pager in 5.0 magazine and for $20 ill buy a new one instead of screwing around

GhettoPop · 06-10-2004, 12:52 AM

i got the same problem. picked up a cable and gonna pick a speedo gear as well. i think ford is the only place i can get the stock # of teeth. seems like all the aftermarket places only sell speedo gears like 3.55's and up. any know where else i can pick one up?

http://secure.50resto.com/product1.c...roduct_ID=2195

06-05-2004, 01:05 PM	#1
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	speedo ? hi i just purchased a lx that has speedo that the needle bounces around fevereshly when driving it also makes a sound like a chime as if its bouncing off a little bell the odometer still works as does the trip is the gage shot or does this sound like poss a lose connection if you have run into this before and know of a solution your help would be greatly app thanks in advance for your help __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

06-06-2004, 08:15 AM	#2
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Could always get the speddo recalibrated. I bet this would also fix the bouncy problem. http://www.brothersperformance.com/s...g/bbk2602.html __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

06-06-2004, 08:22 AM	#3
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	It's the speedo cable. You should be able to replace it if you pop off the cluster and you can crawl down under the car. Mine did that for years and really made my friends laugh. While it is off, spray some wd-40 into the back of the cluster where the cable goes in and hang your cable vertically and sray wd-40 into the body so that any future binding will be preempted. Good luck! __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

06-06-2004, 11:31 AM	#4
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	cp im confused are you saying i can just lube the cable or should it be replaced thanks for the help though either way __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

06-06-2004, 09:07 PM	#5
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Replaced but heck....I guess you could lube the hell out of it and it will quit binding...maybe. If you remove the cluster and pour silicone down the cable housing, you could save yourself from having to get under the car....maybe, if it's save-able. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

06-06-2004, 09:34 PM	#6
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	cp ill give it a shot and let you know how it goes __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

06-08-2004, 01:15 AM	#7
qwikhuh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Parkersburg WV Posts: 11	I had the same problem when I bought my 91. I replaced the speedo gear and the cable and still had the same problem. I ended up having to replace the speedometer itself. On the back of the speedometer there is the weight and the thing that spins around it. They come into contact with each other and send the needle from 10 to 140. Mine was making the same pinging noise. Hopefully you just need a new cable or speedo gear. Speedo's themselves aren't cheap.

06-09-2004, 05:05 PM	#10
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I've only priced them through Summit Racing and they usually have decent prices so I thought that's about what they cost. Summit has all the part store prices beat in my area so that was my line of reasoning. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

06-09-2004, 07:54 PM	#11
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	ghetto are you talking about latemodel reso that has the two pager in 5.0 magazine and for $20 ill buy a new one instead of screwing around __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

06-10-2004, 12:52 AM	#12
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	i got the same problem. picked up a cable and gonna pick a speedo gear as well. i think ford is the only place i can get the stock # of teeth. seems like all the aftermarket places only sell speedo gears like 3.55's and up. any know where else i can pick one up? http://secure.50resto.com/product1.c...roduct_ID=2195 __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

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