Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

speedo problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 01:51 AM
  #1  
rockittsled's Avatar
rockittsled
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
From: Florida
speedo problem

speedo seems to be reading higher than it should be all of a sudden. no tach, but road noise to driving with traffic "ratio" what used to be a steady needle at 70mph now is 80-90mph that the needle floats (not bounces) between the two
 
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2013 | 08:51 AM
  #2  
mikeo0o0o0's Avatar
mikeo0o0o0
Hotshot
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by rockittsled
speedo seems to be reading higher than it should be all of a sudden. no tach, but road noise to driving with traffic "ratio" what used to be a steady needle at 70mph now is 80-90mph that the needle floats (not bounces) between the two
Could be it's time to clean and lube both the cable and the speedometer head.
The cable is easy, the speedometer, not so much. This usually involves disassembling the unit, cleaning out the 30+ years of crud then lubing everything up and put it back together.
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2013 | 02:45 AM
  #3  
rockittsled's Avatar
rockittsled
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
10 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
From: Florida
wish me luck that the panel doesn't crumble
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2013 | 04:35 AM
  #4  
montana_highboy's Avatar
montana_highboy
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,261
Likes: 15
From: Big Sky Country
Originally Posted by rockittsled
wish me luck that the panel doesn't crumble
That's like asking to touch the hand of god....

Those things always crumble at the slightest touch.

I think they changed the chemistry in the molds, after '80 it's not so "crumbly"
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2013 | 03:16 PM
  #5  
Jdeshler's Avatar
Jdeshler
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,895
Likes: 32
Originally Posted by montana_highboy
That's like asking to touch the hand of god....

Those things always crumble at the slightest touch.

I think they changed the chemistry in the molds, after '80 it's not so "crumbly"
.. true Montana but I have been lucky 2 out of my 3 trucks.. but that one bad one was leaving crumbles in the floorboard way before I even pulled it out

Good luck rockittsled
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1968bumpside
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Mar 16, 2012 12:36 PM
alconk
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Apr 18, 2009 11:33 PM
r_reed
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Aug 10, 2008 11:01 AM
smaynor
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Sep 2, 2003 08:42 PM
GammaDriver
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Jul 4, 2002 09:59 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:04 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE