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| Author: | aspen76 [ Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Speedometer broken |
Hey guys, I've had a bad wobble with my speedometer needle for a few years, figured the cable needed some new lube. Well I was driving on the highway when things went haywire, my needle started bouncing around and then finally laid down. After some research, the cable seemed to be the most likely culprit. I pulled it out, replaced the cable and re installed. Nothing. I'm not sure exactly where to approach from next. Help? Thanks, Aspen76 |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:15 pm ] |
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Speedo head's dead. Shaft's broken. Should've sent it in for rebuild before it got worn enough for the stirrup to grab the cup hard enough to break the shaft. Find another and send it in for rebuild; see here. |
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| Author: | aspen76 [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:22 pm ] |
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I called the place in your link, quoted me at $300. I called a local speedometer shop that thinks $100-150. Also, didn't think to check this before but noticed my odometer isn't working either. Everything else in the cluster is working. Finding a replacement to use while the other is getting fixed will be a treat, any other cars with interchangeable instrument cluster? Thanks for the help as always, Aspen76 |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:25 pm ] |
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$300 is a reasonable quote to fix a broken speedometer. Probably (much) less to rebuild a non-broken speedometer. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:47 pm ] |
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Quote: Finding a replacement to use while the other is getting fixed will be a treat, any other cars with interchangeable instrument cluster?
1976-1980 Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare.
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ceej/Fopar? |
There's a 76-77 Volare in the Junction City Pick-A-Part that still had it's Dash Cluster...since those Dash's are not 'desired' it might still be there... I only know because I scored the short slot governor dizzy and a nice original core Holley 1945 off the thing... -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | aspen76 [ Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:21 pm ] |
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You guys are the best, as always. I suppose I'll just pull out the cluster and send it somewhere and bite the bullet, just had to come around the holidays didn't it? Oh, Well. Thanks a lot guys, Aspen76 |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Lol... |
Quote: I suppose I'll just pull out the cluster and send it somewhere and bite the bullet, just had to come around the holidays didn't it?
If married:"Oh look honey Santa put a new/reconditioned speedo in my stocking this year! How did he know?" If not married:"Ok, I think I can hunker down and not go out or slim down my beer budget for 2 more months...I wonder if the girlfriend likes me or my wallet...Hmmm...THis might be a good test..."   -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | Brucehockensmith [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Speedo fix F body |
Try a complete dash from a M body: fifth ave, diplomat, or gran fury. All your senders should be compatable. May have to "ring out" a few wires due to color changes. You will end up with a much better/newer dash pad and a speedo that works. |
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