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Sticking speedometer

Discussion in 'Troubleshooting & Diagnosis' started by 70L34, Apr 26, 2018.

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  1. Apr 30, 2019 #11
    jstich

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    This thread is over a year old, Did you ever get it fixed? I'm having a similar problem.
     
  2. Apr 30, 2019 #12
    cdcrum

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    Yes, a follow up would be great.
     
  3. Jun 20, 2020 #13
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    Do you know if a 150 speedometer (pre 1979) will fit in a 1979?
     
  4. Jun 20, 2020 #14
    Twisted_Metal

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    I believe it will.
    There should be no recalibration required with different speedometer gears.
    (That’s already done for you internally to the speedometer.)

    However... The 150 mph speedometer gauge needle will be different that the rest of them in the 79 cluster.
     
  5. Jun 20, 2020 #15
    GPN

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    Good information. Thank you
     
  6. Jun 22, 2020 #16
    GPN

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    Can I tell if my car was original manual transmission from Vin code?
     
  7. Jun 22, 2020 #17
    Twisted_Metal

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    Not from the VIN code.
    If you don't have a build sheet... Look at the floor under under the console.
    The transmission hump would most likely show signs of modification if it was originally a manual transmission car.
     
  8. Jun 22, 2020 #18
    GPN

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    First of all, great idea to remind me to look for my build sheet (I stashed years ago)
    Found it
    There it is, M21 4-speed trans
     
  9. Jun 22, 2020 #19
    GPN

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    It’s still a head scratcher why this car has a 2 piece speedometer cable w/ a manual trans and NO cruise control
     
  10. Sep 8, 2020 #20
    GPN

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    Sent speedometer out for rebuild—-still bouncing. Thinking only thing left is to replace lower cable. When my engine was out, it looked as though the lower has to be replaced with casing—-has anyone done that?
     
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