removing speedo cable from gauge cluster

GhettoPop · 04-27-2004, 12:33 AM

i got the bouncy speedo with the random annoying rubbing/squeaking sound of death. i hate that noise! is there a trick to remove the speedo cable from the back of the cluster?

i figure i can try and lube it, what should i use? will it help my problem or is it the the gears in the factory speedo making the noise, thats my guess..........

crazypete · 04-27-2004, 08:39 AM

Um, isnt it just a tab on the top? If it's not coming out when you pinch the plastic sleeve tab, then it probably needs lots of jiggling and wd-40.

My car had the bouncy speedo and my friends got a kick out it! I finally got tired of it, switched the cable and gear and no more problem! You're on the right track

GhettoPop · 04-27-2004, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by crazypete
I finally got tired of it, switched the cable and gear and no more problem! You're on the right track

u mean the speedo gear in the tranny? or something in the gauge itself........

crazypete · 04-27-2004, 10:54 AM

Speedo gear in the tranny. Funny thing was I had switched the speedo gear first (it was SHREDDED) and the speedo kept right on bouncing. That means my shredded gear was still driving the cable! I was impressed. Pretty easy to switch the speedo gear, it's one bolt and a clip.

I would gently spray some wd-40 into the back of the cluster though where the speedo cable goes in. I also hung my speedo from a hook vertically and poured silicone down the length of it to get it nice and slick inside so it wouldnt bind again while I owned the car.

GhettoPop · 04-27-2004, 11:22 AM

thanks for the reply crazypete. did u use black magic silicone????

by the way, i used that stuff on my black trim for the first time, its amazing stuff!!

crazypete · 04-27-2004, 11:42 AM

You know it man! Black magic is my heroin!

KiltedBanshees93GT · 04-27-2004, 11:44 AM

Your prob should be the cable itself, I had it too, replaced the cable, and viola.

J

GhettoPop · 04-30-2004, 09:14 PM

so to change the gear, take off the bolt and clip, exchange gears and reverse. were is it located on the tranny and it it hard to get at? have not had a chance to look under there. sounds easy, just dont want to get over my head

82 GT · 04-30-2004, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by GhettoPop
so to change the gear, take off the bolt and clip, exchange gears and reverse. were is it located on the tranny and it it hard to get at? have not had a chance to look under there. sounds easy, just dont want to get over my head

I don't know about yours but on my C-4 it's on the driver's side.
There is a bracket with a small bolt through it that holds the speedo gear in the tranny. Take that bolt off and the gear and cable will slide out of the tranny. The gear is only held on the cable with a small clip. Just slide it off and the gear comes off.

crazypete · 05-01-2004, 12:19 PM

I second what the man said! On a t-5 and an AOD, they are in the same place: driver's side tailshaft. One bolt, then she slides out, pop the clip of, switch and reverse.

One note of caution!!!!!

It is SUPER easy to get that bolt that holds in the module to strip or get stuck. Beware!

GhettoPop · 05-03-2004, 08:43 AM

what is the stock gear ratio in a 90GT? 2.73? i wanna order a speedo gear and not sure which one........

crazypete · 05-03-2004, 09:39 AM

Actually, it's either 2.73 or 3.08.

Get up on the highway and record you speed and rpms and then go to this website

http://www.4x4cyberstore.com/website/rpmchart.html

To figure out what gears you have

82 GT · 05-03-2004, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crazypete
Actually, it's either 2.73 or 3.08.

Get up on the highway and record you speed and rpms and then go to this website

http://www.4x4cyberstore.com/website/rpmchart.html

To figure out what gears you have

Or.....just look at the axle code that's on the sticker below the striker post on the driver's door. Wouldn't that be easier?
Tell me what letter is there and I'll tell you what gear you have.
I forget what letters represent which gear ratio right now.

GhettoPop · 05-04-2004, 10:47 AM

crazypete- used the link you posted.
tire size = 225/60/15 = 25.6 height
at 60 MPH in 5th gear, i was at 1500 RPM's.
according to the formula, at 60mph w/ 2.73's, i sould be at 1720 mph's. obviously higher rpm's if i had 3.08's. so even though i was at 1500 and the link stated 1720, i think i have 2.73's. sound right? am i supposed to measure rpm's @ 60mph in 5th or 4th gear?

82GT- i will check the sticker and let you know what i find

all this would be resolved if i had the time to jack up the car and count the # of tire rotations in relation to driveshaft rotations!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHHA

crazypete · 05-04-2004, 01:07 PM

My differential actually didnt have a tag on it strange enough. I was wholelly convinced I was running 2.73's until I made my gearswap and was prying the old gearset out and saw 3.08 stamped on the ring. You can never tell

04-27-2004, 12:33 AM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	removing speedo cable from gauge cluster i got the bouncy speedo with the random annoying rubbing/squeaking sound of death. i hate that noise! is there a trick to remove the speedo cable from the back of the cluster? i figure i can try and lube it, what should i use? will it help my problem or is it the the gears in the factory speedo making the noise, thats my guess.......... __________________ 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!

04-27-2004, 08:39 AM	#2
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Um, isnt it just a tab on the top? If it's not coming out when you pinch the plastic sleeve tab, then it probably needs lots of jiggling and wd-40. My car had the bouncy speedo and my friends got a kick out it! I finally got tired of it, switched the cable and gear and no more problem! You're on the right track __________________ 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

04-27-2004, 10:54 AM	#4
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Speedo gear in the tranny. Funny thing was I had switched the speedo gear first (it was SHREDDED) and the speedo kept right on bouncing. That means my shredded gear was still driving the cable! I was impressed. Pretty easy to switch the speedo gear, it's one bolt and a clip. I would gently spray some wd-40 into the back of the cluster though where the speedo cable goes in. I also hung my speedo from a hook vertically and poured silicone down the length of it to get it nice and slick inside so it wouldnt bind again while I owned the car. __________________ 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

04-27-2004, 11:22 AM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	thanks for the reply crazypete. did u use black magic silicone???? by the way, i used that stuff on my black trim for the first time, its amazing stuff!! __________________ 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!

04-27-2004, 11:42 AM	#6
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	You know it man! Black magic is my heroin! __________________ 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

04-27-2004, 11:44 AM	#7
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Your prob should be the cable itself, I had it too, replaced the cable, and viola. J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

04-30-2004, 09:14 PM	#8
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	so to change the gear, take off the bolt and clip, exchange gears and reverse. were is it located on the tranny and it it hard to get at? have not had a chance to look under there. sounds easy, just dont want to get over my head __________________ 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!

05-01-2004, 12:19 PM	#10
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	I second what the man said! On a t-5 and an AOD, they are in the same place: driver's side tailshaft. One bolt, then she slides out, pop the clip of, switch and reverse. One note of caution!!!!! It is SUPER easy to get that bolt that holds in the module to strip or get stuck. Beware! __________________ 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

05-03-2004, 08:43 AM	#11
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	what is the stock gear ratio in a 90GT? 2.73? i wanna order a speedo gear and not sure which one........ __________________ 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!

05-03-2004, 09:39 AM	#12
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Actually, it's either 2.73 or 3.08. Get up on the highway and record you speed and rpms and then go to this website http://www.4x4cyberstore.com/website/rpmchart.html To figure out what gears you have __________________ 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

05-04-2004, 10:47 AM	#14
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	crazypete- used the link you posted. tire size = 225/60/15 = 25.6 height at 60 MPH in 5th gear, i was at 1500 RPM's. according to the formula, at 60mph w/ 2.73's, i sould be at 1720 mph's. obviously higher rpm's if i had 3.08's. so even though i was at 1500 and the link stated 1720, i think i have 2.73's. sound right? am i supposed to measure rpm's @ 60mph in 5th or 4th gear? 82GT- i will check the sticker and let you know what i find all this would be resolved if i had the time to jack up the car and count the # of tire rotations in relation to driveshaft rotations!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHHA __________________ 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!

05-04-2004, 01:07 PM	#15
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	My differential actually didnt have a tag on it strange enough. I was wholelly convinced I was running 2.73's until I made my gearswap and was prying the old gearset out and saw 3.08 stamped on the ring. You can never tell __________________ 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

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