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Old 08-13-2009, 04:22 PM
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Speedo cant work without getting a reading from the wheel speed sensor in the rear. 9" dont have one
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 04:24 PM
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oh i thought the spedo is from the tranny.. mine comes from the tranny
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 04:48 PM
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Not in the 92-96 f150. It is suppose to be a reading from the rear axle. 91- down was a cable that reads off the trans or t-case. Do you have an older cluster in the truck that is cable driven?
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 04:53 PM
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oh nope i just checked... it goes to the rear end....woops my bad.. i was thinking of my J20 jeep...ive been messin with tthe jeeep more than the ford lately..
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 04:59 PM
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Did you put a reluctor wheel on the d-shaft or somthing to get a spedo reading?
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 05:05 PM
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no i havent done anythign like that....it looks like its just going straight to the rear end to me... i dont see anythign on the driveshaft
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 06:04 PM
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If you could get pics? That would be great,I want to ditch the 8.8 in my Lightning
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cmschule
its a 1992 F150.. came stock wit a 6cyl manual.. now is a 460 with a C-6 auto.... 6 in. suspension lift. 3 inch body... 37x14.5in. toyo M/T's the 460 was really strong.. but it has a problem starting.. it likes to crank slow and fry starters..lol... anyway that is her in a nut shell.... ive only taken her muddin once so far...she did great.... has true dual flowmaster too...... yes that would be 1991 centurion c-350.... sweet truck
Try Upgrading the starter cable to 1/0. I used welding cable on my 460 Ranchero and it made a huge difference. The voltage loss from the smaller cable especially when the engine is warm is big when using the stock size cable.
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 08:59 PM
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Not the speedo
Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
Speedo cant work without getting a reading from the wheel speed sensor in the rear. 9" dont have one
The speedo is from the transmission, the sensor in the diff. is for the rear anti-lock brakes. I have a 9" in my '90, I know all about it.
 
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Old 08-13-2009, 09:12 PM
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No. the 92 (digital dash)and up use a signal from the speed sensor in the rear to get the speed . Your 90 is a cable driven speedo
 
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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad
No. the 92 (digital dash)and up use a signal from the speed sensor in the rear to get the speed . Your 90 is a cable driven speedo
I stand corrected, missed the year.

For the guy wondering if he has a 9", if you have a removable rear cover, it is not a 9" The 9" diff. drops out the front as one piece they like to call the pumpkin.
 
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Originally Posted by 93 mix 'n match
its a bumper sticker on the back of my buddies dodge. ill ask him where he got it.
Speaking of Bumper stickers... My roommates girlfriend told to get this bumper sticker for my truck, it read as follows:
"I drive big trucks cuz fat girls cant jump" hahaah
priceless

And back on topic, my speedometer has been off about 5 mph since my lift, i dont even think its worth fixing...
 
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris91-150
Speaking of Bumper stickers... My roommates girlfriend told to get this bumper sticker for my truck, it read as follows:
"I drive big trucks cuz fat girls cant jump" hahaah
priceless

And back on topic, my speedometer has been off about 5 mph since my lift, i dont even think its worth fixing...
5 mph off at what speed? Because it constanly is changing at differnt speeds
 
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:29 PM
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When going about 40 the speedometer reads about 44-45, it was just an average ballpark figure.
I really havent payed it a whole lot of attention, ive been having too much fun just driving the thing!
 
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Old 08-14-2009, 12:40 PM
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It only takes 5 min or less to fix your speedo
 
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