Access to speedo head
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Trailering
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Access to speedo head
The speedo cable/speedo in my '65 F100 is making a rasping noise and the speedo needle jumps around.
i guess some lube is required but wonder how to access the speedo head, does the dash face plate being removed give the access I need.
(my truck has the 'plain' dash with just the speedo,temp and gass guages )
i guess some lube is required but wonder how to access the speedo head, does the dash face plate being removed give the access I need.
(my truck has the 'plain' dash with just the speedo,temp and gass guages )
Tuned
Joined: Feb 2025
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From: Beverly Kansas
The dash will pull out after removing the obvious screws on the front, but you need to reach under and unscrew the speedo cable first.
Pay attention, the little plastic lenses over the high beam indicator, and the turn indicator can fall out of place.
Pay attention, the little plastic lenses over the high beam indicator, and the turn indicator can fall out of place.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Billings Montana
Just replaced my cable. I was able to reach up under the dash from the right side of the steering column and unscrew it from the gauge. It took me about 30 minutes to replace the cable
Lead Gopher
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Seattle
Don't forget to disconnect the battery negative cable. Even though the speedometer doesn't use any battery voltage/current plenty underneath the dash and in the vicinity. An ounce of prevention...
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