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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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turn back speedo?

does anyone know if i can put my speedo back to 0 miles to accomidate for my rebuilt engine. ?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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You can turn it backward or forward (which ever is closest to zero) with a reversible electric drill but it takes a long time. Or you can remove and partially dissassemble the speedometer. You can bend the portion of the frame holding the axle for the odometer, then remove and reset the dials on the axle. But I warn you--it isn't easy and it may be illegal.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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No.

--a rebuild is not a new engine

--the rest of the truck is not new

--it's probably illegal

--you may have to sign a mileage statment when you sell or trade

--if I was a buyer and found out you turned it back because of a rebuilt engine, I wouldn't buy at any price.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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and it may be illegal
--it's probably illegal
It is definitely illegal.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Waaaaaaayyy Illlegal...
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Some states may not care, if the vehicle is over ten years old. I think they just stamp the title "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" if the maximum capable odometer reading is 99,999.9 miles. That was what was on the title for an old Chevette I bought here in FL.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Piffery1
Some states may not care, if the vehicle is over ten years old. I think they just stamp the title "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" if the maximum capable odometer reading is 99,999.9 miles. That was what was on the title for an old Chevette I bought here in FL.
Yepper, Maryland is one of those "Exceeds Mechanical Limits" states. Just check that box on the title and go for it. I snagged a tri-band speedo from an XLT and did the rollback on it (was really a roll forward...) to make it match my truck's actual milage. The way to do it is tape the digits so they don't move independantly, then partially drive the pin that is the axle out, repossition digits (carefully) and drive the pin back. Pay attention and test it before driving the pin all the way back because it is easy to get the flip 180 degrees off and your mile indication will hang halfway (not line up correctly) when the flip occurrs. It took me about an hour of tinkering to get mine right.

Still illeagal? Maybe, but I wont be selling my trucks for anything other than parts.
 
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