'81 Z Speedometer troubles

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Old 07-10-2011, 02:10 AM
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Both speedo cables are properly attached, tranny to cruise control and cruise control to dash. The cruise control wiring is disconnected but that should not matter. Gauge needle doesn't move. Any thoughts ?
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 08:16 AM
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Disconnect the output from the cruise control to the speedo, jack the car up run it and see if the gearbox's output is spinning. it it works chuck the cable going to the speedo in a drill and see if it works.
 
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Old 07-10-2011, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by v8chvyguy
Disconnect the output from the cruise control to the speedo, jack the car up run it and see if the gearbox's output is spinning. it it works chuck the cable going to the speedo in a drill and see if it works.
I'm with the drill setup. I was gonna say that.
 
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Old 07-12-2011, 01:15 AM
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Great idea. Drill test it is. I will be back in a couple days. Thanks.
 
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Old 07-22-2011, 10:43 PM
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Drill test worked great, speedo worked. Turns out that the lower cable was broken on the running test (it didn't move) Replaced the lower cable. Speedo works great. Thank you for your great ideas.
 
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Old 07-23-2011, 02:16 AM
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Thats how we roll. LOL
 
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Old 07-23-2011, 07:07 PM
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Cheap quick and easy, We charge $105 an hour for that.
 
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Old 07-23-2011, 07:37 PM
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OMG you guys bill $105. The Cadillac dealership here is only $75.
 
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Old 07-24-2011, 12:16 AM
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And that barely keeps the lights and shop A/C running.
 
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Old 07-24-2011, 08:12 AM
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Sorry to here that. I never like to hear about a small business struggling. Over here in Michigan we have a mechanic locally that is taking IOUs. He's trying to do his part to keep the community alive. He told me he gets stiffed about once a month.
 


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