Spedometer Problem

89-5.0gt · 01-22-2010, 10:21 PM

i have a 1989 Gt 5.0, the speedometer/speed and mileage parts have stop working, completely... one minute it was working, then just stopped...i did replaced speedo gear, when i put in a 3:73 ring/pin, but that was almost a year ago.. any suggestions?? Cable?? or sensor?? it seems more mechanical. Thanks for all your help..

thanks
ted

goodyear1984 · 01-27-2010, 11:44 AM

id that the sensor off the tranny and go from there

daysleepin · 04-22-2010, 10:45 PM

cable may need lubricating with graphite in a tube.
It looks pencil lead powder.
I tried WD 40 and it only last about a week.
Also PB Blaster only last about 2 weeks.
The graphite powder was working for 5 years and than I wrecked the car.

01-22-2010, 10:21 PM	#1
89-5.0gt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4	Spedometer Problem i have a 1989 Gt 5.0, the speedometer/speed and mileage parts have stop working, completely... one minute it was working, then just stopped...i did replaced speedo gear, when i put in a 3:73 ring/pin, but that was almost a year ago.. any suggestions?? Cable?? or sensor?? it seems more mechanical. Thanks for all your help.. thanks ted Last edited by 89-5.0gt; 01-23-2010 at 02:47 AM.. Reason: how do i delete???

01-27-2010, 11:44 AM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Spedometer Problem id that the sensor off the tranny and go from there __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

04-22-2010, 10:45 PM	#3
daysleepin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Spedometer Problem cable may need lubricating with graphite in a tube. It looks pencil lead powder. I tried WD 40 and it only last about a week. Also PB Blaster only last about 2 weeks. The graphite powder was working for 5 years and than I wrecked the car.

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