Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > Transmissions and Drivetrain
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?

Transmissions and Drivetrain Need help with your trans? Problems with your axle?

Welcome to ThirdGen.org!
Welcome to ThirdGen.org.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join the ThirdGen.org community today!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 10-18-2009, 09:46 AM   #1
t56
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Speed o

I have a t-56 from a 94 Z28 in a street rod that I own and have it hooked up to an after market speed o (STEWART WARNER). The problem that I have is that when it is in neutral the speed o is registering 10-20 miles an hour or faster when I rev it up. Is there any why to stop this??? I have tried to get help from Stewart warner but that is as useless as tits on a bull.
Thanks
Angelo
t56 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2009, 10:01 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
85MikeTPI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Elkton MD, USA
Posts: 857
Car: 1985 Camaro Z28, VIN F
Engine: 427 sbc, HSR
Transmission: T-56, self rebuilt 700+ hp
Axle/Gears: Moser 12bolt, 3.42 trutrac

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Re: Speed o

the electronic pickup on the T56 shouldn't generate any signal when the driveshaft isn't moving (rev'ing the motor should have no effect on the VSS signal) . I've seen elect-mech conversion boxes output noise if they don't have a good power and/or ground connection, this sounds like it may be happening to your aftermarket speedo. Check and redo all the power/ground connections to your speedo and see it that cures it. Make sure the engine/trans/body grounds are all present and in good shape. Finally, check the VSS wiring from the sensor on the trans, all the way to the speedo. It may have worn through and shorting out on the body.
85MikeTPI is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2009, 10:20 AM   #3
t56
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Speed o

All the wires are new. I got good grounds.The thing that I dont understand is that when I step on the clutch it stops. I first thought that was that it was picking up a signal from the distributer.
t56 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2009, 10:29 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
85MikeTPI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Elkton MD, USA
Posts: 857
Car: 1985 Camaro Z28, VIN F
Engine: 427 sbc, HSR
Transmission: T-56, self rebuilt 700+ hp
Axle/Gears: Moser 12bolt, 3.42 trutrac

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Re: Speed o

Did you happen to use "Ron Francis" hotrod wiring kit on your project? I had this exact problem on an old Willys/TPI hotrod. It had a noisy power line. I know you said you have good ground, but there's definitely something puting noise on your speedo. Try to run a dedicated power and ground wire from the battery or fusebox just to test. If it is noise, you should also be able to unplug the VSS wire from the transmission and still see the behavior you describe..
85MikeTPI is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2009, 11:53 AM   #5
t56
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Speed o

i used American auto wire. I did try hooking up direct no change. Did yours stop when you stepped on the clutch?
t56 is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2009, 12:23 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
85MikeTPI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Elkton MD, USA
Posts: 857
Car: 1985 Camaro Z28, VIN F
Engine: 427 sbc, HSR
Transmission: T-56, self rebuilt 700+ hp
Axle/Gears: Moser 12bolt, 3.42 trutrac

Classifieds Rating: (2)
Re: Speed o

It was actually an automatic I was working on. But as I've mentioned, unless your driveshaft is turning while you're troubleshooting all this, it has nothing to do with the transmission.
85MikeTPI is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2009, 12:23 PM
ThirdGen
1992 Camaro




Paid Advertisement


Reply

Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > Transmissions and Drivetrain
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

 


1982 Camaro '82 || 1983 Camaro '83 || 1984 Camaro '84 || 1985 Camaro '85 || 1986 Camaro '86 || 1987 Camaro '87 || 1988 Camaro '88 || 1989 Camaro '89 || 1990 Camaro '90 || 1991 Camaro '91 || 1992 Camaro '92


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright © 1997 - 2012 ThirdGen.org. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced without the expressed, documented, and written consent of ThirdGen.org's Administrators.

Emails & Contact Details