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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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Have a 1987 ranger since new. It,s a 4by4. the speedo jumps around. Pulled the cable out of the thing that goes into the transfer box. The nylon gear is great. No damage. What do the wires do that are in that thing? The truck does not have cruise control. Not sure about the other gear that is in the transfer box. Will have to look @ it. The cable turns freely. Thanks to anyone with help for my problem . Friskyjake
 
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This should explain what the wires are for: Ford Ranger Speedometers - How They Work
 
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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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Thank you very much Mikeman. Checked the large gear inside the transfer box . it is beautiful. No wear. So it is either the vss or the speedo head. Will see which one with some recycle parts 1st.
 
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The speedo was the problem. It works great now. Thank you Friskyjake
 
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