Removing speedometer cable?
03-21-2010, 08:14 PM
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Car: 85 Firebird & Grand Prix GXP
Engine: LG4 305 (originally 2.8L V6)
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Removing speedometer cable?
I'm trying to swap guage clusters from my current one with dummy guages to actual guages but I can't get the speedometer cable removed from the cluster to install the new one. Any trick to the removal and reinstallation?
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03-21-2010, 08:21 PM
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Car: '78 GMC Sierra Heavy 1/2
Engine: GMPP ZZ4 Q-Jet
Transmission: 700R4 Stage 2 w/Race Internals
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3:42 Eaton
Re: Removing speedometer cable?
Is it the threaded kind or a push-lock one?
03-21-2010, 08:41 PM
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Re: Removing speedometer cable?
Thirdgens aren't threaded.
Check the first post of the following link for a how-to:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-fix-pics.html
JamesC
Check the first post of the following link for a how-to:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-fix-pics.html
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03-21-2010, 08:45 PM
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Re: Removing speedometer cable?
Or the third choice, a clip Hehe
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03-22-2010, 11:16 PM
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Car: 85 Firebird & Grand Prix GXP
Engine: LG4 305 (originally 2.8L V6)
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3:43 Open Diff.
Re: Removing speedometer cable?
I saw that clip yesterday when I was removing the gauges. What I can't tell from the pictures in the post is do I use the screwdriver to pry the clip towards the engine or in towards the gauges. I didn't see this clip on the new set of gauges I have so I'm guessing it's connected to the speedo cable?
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03-23-2010, 06:30 AM
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Re: Removing speedometer cable?
I saw that clip yesterday when I was removing the gauges. What I can't tell from the pictures in the post is do I use the screwdriver to pry the clip towards the engine or in towards the gauges. I didn't see this clip on the new set of gauges I have so I'm guessing it's connected to the speedo cable?
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03-23-2010, 06:49 AM
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Re: Removing speedometer cable?
Yeah it's mechanical, I made the mistake of buying an electric first so now I have both. My replacement does not have the clip though for some reason.
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03-23-2010, 06:54 AM
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Re: Removing speedometer cable?
Interesting dilemma. Without the clip, I'm unsure how the cable can be secured to the speedo head. Let us know how everything works out.
EDIT: I stumbled on pics that may be helpful:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...al-speedo.html
JamesC
EDIT: I stumbled on pics that may be helpful:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...al-speedo.html
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; 03-23-2010 at 07:18 AM.
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