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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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My speedo dont work

Hey guys my speedo speedo just sticks, it goes up very very slowly, stop, and stay there, as soon as I pull the cable off it drops an I can spin the speedo with my figers it works. The needle bounces if I spin the gear. Any ideas? Thank you.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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After 30+ years probably needs to be cleaned and lubricated.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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How might I go about that? I dont want to screw any thing up.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Unhook the cable from the speedometer like you did before. The cable should pull out of the housing. Check for any kinks or fraying. Clean cable with a solvent. Lube - I use a white lube. And put back together. Also a good idea to check housing around transmission to make sure not kinked or resting on exhaust.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Alright thank you sir, ill check that once I get a chance.
 
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