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Offline Firebreather

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Speedometer Problems
« on: October 31, 2011, 05:08:19 am »
I have a new transmission with the proper gear installed and have installed a new cable and speedometer jumps all over the place.
Any help would be appreciated. 1977 C10 2WD 

Offline 1980c10

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Re: Speedometer Problems
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2011, 09:02:33 am »
remove the speedometer cable, then remove the cable from the sleeve, lube it and reinstall it.

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Re: Speedometer Problems
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2011, 10:46:54 pm »
remove the speedometer cable, then remove the cable from the sleeve, lube it and reinstall it.
      x2, you have to lube the cable or they will bounce every time.
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Offline Firebreather

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Re: Speedometer Problems
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 05:27:41 pm »
Thanks, I just purchased a new cable and installed it. Do you even have to lube a new cable? Thanks for your help and patience. :)

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Re: Speedometer Problems
« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2011, 12:38:13 am »
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Re: Speedometer Problems
« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2011, 01:15:40 pm »
I always lube the cable before I install them.

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Re: Speedometer Problems
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2011, 06:39:52 am »
#1: The easiest and most obvious solution to any problem is 99% of the time correct.
#2: There is no such thing as impossible, it just takes longer.
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Re: Speedometer Problems
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2011, 12:00:45 pm »
Thanks for the help! I'll let you know how it goes :)