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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Speedo jumps

After I changed my th700 to a th350 my speedometer began to jump whats the problem how do i fix it? The speedometerwire i brand new. It works when i drive 50 mph and over.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Re: Speedo jumps

Are the drive and driven gears compatible?
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Re: Speedo jumps

I do not know. what type of gears should I use? I'm a newbie to this.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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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: Speedo jumps

The TH350 gear housing isn't the same size as a 700R4, IIRC, so if you've swapped in a TH350, there would be a problem. Here's what you need:

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/sp...____va.htm#350

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Last edited by JamesC; Sep 26, 2010 at 06:33 AM.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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Car: 90 z28
Engine: 355 with hsr
Transmission: t56
Axle/Gears: 3.73 posi
Re: Speedo jumps

i wont speak for compatibility, but the cable needs lube. graphite lube for lock cylinders will work. its a dry lube
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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Engine: 355 SD TPI
Transmission: WCT5
Axle/Gears: 3.08 Posi
Re: Speedo jumps

I used white lithium grease, on the speedo back where the cable hooks in and I also shot a decent amount in the cable using the straw but it sounds like you should follow james advice, even if you lube it you still need compatible parts
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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Re: Speedo jumps

In the following link there's a procedure for cleaning and lubing:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...eedo-woes.html

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