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

No speedometer

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:46 PM
  #1  
Dustin_86's Avatar
Dustin_86
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,175
Likes: 0
No speedometer

on my 78 the speedometer was working fine yesterday and it no worky today. I took the cable off the trans and the gear looked fine and tight .Could it have broke inside the cable????How hard are they to replace????How do tou get it disconnected from the cluster. Thier is a cable still on my 74 donor truck that the trans came outa with that cable work/???? oh ya the 74 has a 100mphspeedo, my 78 has an 85 mph speedo if that make a diffrencebut they(look) the same??
I have NEVER replaced a clable before I need kindergraden baby steps explained to me!
Thanks
dustin
 
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2004 | 10:17 PM
  #2  
Mil1ion's Avatar
Mil1ion
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 0
Likes: 24
You need to remove the cluster.
Instructions for this can be found by searching "Cluster removal*


The speedometer cable behind the speedometer requires a *squeeze the plastic collar & pull the cable away from the speedo head.
Replacing an 85 with 100mph speedo doesn't require anything special.
The speedo is calibrated the same, The difference is in the transmission cable gear when Gear ratios have changed in the rear end,* You don't have that problem*
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:24 PM.

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