My (mechanical) speedometer is noisy
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From: Gainesville, FL
Car: 85 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
My (mechanical) speedometer is noisy
I've replaced and greased the cable from the transmission to the dash, but I'm still getting noise. It sounds like it's coming from the speedometer itself, like the gears inside are the source. I've searched but haven't seen anything about how to take apart / clean / grease the speedometer itself. Any pointers and experience would be much welcomed.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: My (mechanical) speedometer is noisy
If the trip odometer is non-functional (and it probably is), the trip gears may be the issue. Perhaps something below will be helpful:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-fix-pics.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/faq-...-fix-pics.html
JamesC
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Car: 85 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: My (mechanical) speedometer is noisy
Sorry, I should have mentioned that I fixed the trip odometer a while back. My J-clips were broken, so I used monofilament line to hold the shaft in place and it's worked very well for 2+ years.
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: My (mechanical) speedometer is noisy
Maybe some ideas here (note the bit about lube):
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...eedo-woes.html
JamesC
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...eedo-woes.html
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; Feb 12, 2012 at 08:05 AM.
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