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Texasupton1 · 01-22-2012, 05:50 PM

How do I get the speedo cable loose from the back of the speedo on my 83? I can get my hand on it, does it unscrew or what? Do I need to pull the entire cluster?

GM72K10 · 01-22-2012, 05:53 PM

There's a little "clip" that you push in which releases it, should be able to do it with your finger.

THE "10" SILVERADO · 01-22-2012, 05:55 PM

You probably need to take all of the screws out of the cluster and pull the top out a little. I just replaced all of the gauges when I did mine but I don't know if you can get your hand to release the clip unless you partially pull it out.

Motodrew · 01-22-2012, 06:23 PM

I removed my lower ventillation pieces and reached up behind the gauges through the driver's side lower left vent opening. Additional tip: Find someone with skinnier arms.

Texasupton1 · 01-22-2012, 07:06 PM

GOT IT! Thank you all. Was able to get it off and kill that little bird that was living in there chirppin his a$$ off.

**Lost81c10** · 01-22-2012, 08:22 PM

i think i also have a bird in mine, specially at lower speed. what did you do to fix it. did you have to replace the cable or grease it...let me know so i can fix mine. thanks.

Texasupton1 · 01-23-2012, 09:50 AM

I just spayed it with Silicon lube. I will see how long that lasts. If it starts again, I will use some light greese on it.

MalibuSSwagon · 01-23-2012, 10:11 AM

I used spray graphite lube to grease mine. Haven't driven the truck yet to see if that did the trick.

Bonus tip - the same works great for lubing up stiff throttle cables

**Corts60** · 01-23-2012, 01:26 PM

As soon as I replaced my speedo cable, mine behaved like brand new! I reccomend replacing since they're only about $30 or so. Your gauge won't bounce or make noise.

**Palf70Step** · 01-23-2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

As soon as I replaced my speedo cable, mine behaved like brand new! I reccomend replacing since they're only about $30 or so. Your gauge won't bounce or make noise.

But....then I'll know how how fast I am actually going instead of a 15 MPH range

I reallly need to do mine too

01-22-2012, 05:50 PM	#1
Texasupton1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rowlett Texas Posts: 70	How to get speedo cable off of guage How do I get the speedo cable loose from the back of the speedo on my 83? I can get my hand on it, does it unscrew or what? Do I need to pull the entire cluster?

01-22-2012, 05:53 PM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage There's a little "clip" that you push in which releases it, should be able to do it with your finger. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

01-22-2012, 05:55 PM	#3
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage You probably need to take all of the screws out of the cluster and pull the top out a little. I just replaced all of the gauges when I did mine but I don't know if you can get your hand to release the clip unless you partially pull it out. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

01-22-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
Motodrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 38	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage I removed my lower ventillation pieces and reached up behind the gauges through the driver's side lower left vent opening. Additional tip: Find someone with skinnier arms. __________________ '85 Silverado, 4x4, SB 350. Keep them beavers grinnin' and them wheels a spinnin'!

01-22-2012, 07:06 PM	#5
Texasupton1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rowlett Texas Posts: 70	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage GOT IT! Thank you all. Was able to get it off and kill that little bird that was living in there chirppin his a$$ off.

01-22-2012, 08:22 PM	#6
Lost81c10 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bonaire Ga Posts: 207	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage i think i also have a bird in mine, specially at lower speed. what did you do to fix it. did you have to replace the cable or grease it...let me know so i can fix mine. thanks.

01-23-2012, 09:50 AM	#7
Texasupton1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rowlett Texas Posts: 70	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage I just spayed it with Silicon lube. I will see how long that lasts. If it starts again, I will use some light greese on it.

01-23-2012, 10:11 AM	#8
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage I used spray graphite lube to grease mine. Haven't driven the truck yet to see if that did the trick. Bonus tip - the same works great for lubing up stiff throttle cables __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

01-23-2012, 01:26 PM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: How to get speedo cable off of guage As soon as I replaced my speedo cable, mine behaved like brand new! I reccomend replacing since they're only about $30 or so. Your gauge won't bounce or make noise. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

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