sorry about the not being logged in there is no noise when it spins just jumps around when i get going it moves n when i slow down it starts jumping

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I believe I received a PM from you about the speedo cable problem.  It said that the sender was not logged in when they sent it and it didn't have your name attached.  I tried to answer it, but it wouldn't send because there was no name to send it to.  I did write something, but I see everything here that I had written to you.

I like the thought that the speedo head might be binding.  I could see the previous owner pulling the speedo cable out to stop the annoying noise and erratic behavior.  Wish I could help you more...............

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

ok so i picked up some graphite lube from autozone thats what they recommended i used on the cable would that work or should i spray some wd40 in there

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how can i fix that imma lube up the cable tonight and let it sit over night with lube ill put everything back on tommarow and see what happens when i was screwing it on to the speedometer i had a hard time i think it might be just a little long how can i fix that can i just cut it or does something have to be done

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i just finished putting in the cable and it works it spins but now it jumps around what can be causing this is something loose i tightened the cable by hand should it be super tight on there

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come on guys anthing

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ok guys so i went under the truck today and took out the stuff for the speedo the pic shows everything i took out thats all there was nothing else what am i missing the fitting you see is were the speedo cable screws onto is there anything in between i stuck my finger in the little hole and i can feel the drive gear i feel the teeth on it and i can move it with my finger there are no teeth missing or was there anything broke in there

 

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forgot to mention i have a 4 speed manual  tranny

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the speedo cable that i got from lmc dosent have a clip or anything on there on the picture there i have the first one it screws right on to the trans but once i start driving it dosent spin what am i missing

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Use a pair of needlenose t0 get hold of it and carefully pull out.If you lose it it may be gone for good as another member found out on his 55 Fairlane.If the cable is like the passenger car (1957-up)ones at the trans end there should be a clip used to hold the gear onto rhe end of the cable before installing.