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TonyJohnson · 09-16-2009, 04:34 PM

Hey guys I just replaced my gauge cluster with a tach version and everything works except the speedometer. The cable setup seems idiot simple and worked with my old cluster. Are the cables touchy? I figured it would spin into place even if it didn't seat initially.

Anyone else have this trouble?

Thanks,
Tony

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-16-2009, 07:37 PM

it is possible that the ends of the cable are worn or the speedometer fitting. I would check those items as well as trying to spin the cable by hand to make sure it is engaged down below.

Jim

sameyrasmea72 · 09-16-2009, 08:13 PM

Is the replacement speedo any good?

TonyJohnson · 09-16-2009, 08:25 PM

It was a pretty new cluster. I don't have any proof it was working before I got it, but it's really clean. I think I'll pull the cable and hook it up to the other speedo and test without removing the cluster. If it works, I'll know its not the cable. I can always pull the cluster and put in the old speedo, but it was more of a pain than I thought. Mostly because the PO stripped the oil fitting ferrel and I had to pull the oil line at the engine and get the cluster out before I could get a vice grip on the ferrel... It'll be a lot easier the next time.

TonyJohnson · 09-17-2009, 08:53 PM

It's working. Not sure, but I guess it was just finicky... After taking it off and putting it on about a dozen times, it just started working. Who knows..? Anyway, it's cool to have a tach dash instead of an aftermarket tach sitting on the column...

Thanks to all,

Tony

09-16-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Changed cluster and now speedo not working... Help... Hey guys I just replaced my gauge cluster with a tach version and everything works except the speedometer. The cable setup seems idiot simple and worked with my old cluster. Are the cables touchy? I figured it would spin into place even if it didn't seat initially. Anyone else have this trouble? Thanks, Tony __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

09-16-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Changed cluster and now speedo not working... Help... it is possible that the ends of the cable are worn or the speedometer fitting. I would check those items as well as trying to spin the cable by hand to make sure it is engaged down below. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

09-16-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Changed cluster and now speedo not working... Help... Is the replacement speedo any good? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Changed cluster and now speedo not working... Help... It was a pretty new cluster. I don't have any proof it was working before I got it, but it's really clean. I think I'll pull the cable and hook it up to the other speedo and test without removing the cluster. If it works, I'll know its not the cable. I can always pull the cluster and put in the old speedo, but it was more of a pain than I thought. Mostly because the PO stripped the oil fitting ferrel and I had to pull the oil line at the engine and get the cluster out before I could get a vice grip on the ferrel... It'll be a lot easier the next time. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

09-17-2009, 08:53 PM	#5
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Changed cluster and now speedo not working... Help... It's working. Not sure, but I guess it was just finicky... After taking it off and putting it on about a dozen times, it just started working. Who knows..? Anyway, it's cool to have a tach dash instead of an aftermarket tach sitting on the column... Thanks to all, Tony __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer -- Last edited by TonyJohnson; 09-17-2009 at 08:53 PM.



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