During the Moonshine Cruise during the gathering in Effingham, my speedometer started to freak out. It had been doing some clicking during our Route 66 trip, then later some bouncing... During the cruise, it hit 160+ mph then bounced back to normal.
Eventually on the drive home, it started to REALLY whine and cranked up to 160 mph consistently Click for Pic.
Shortly after this picture was taken, the needle actually started to bend as if it wanted to go farther (almost like you see in a cartoon) and eventually snapped off!
I have replaced the speedo twice in the car. First time, I bought one off e-bay, had it refurbished and installed it myself. Within a year, the tripometer on that one was not working, so I had the original one refurbished and had that one installed. So this is the original that is now out of service.
My thought now is to just buy a new one from MAM (glad to give them my business). Mitch also mentioned a cable lubricator from them (609-467). He thought that was the issue with why it was squealing in the first place. I think that route may be cheaper than trying to find another on e-bay and refurbishing (I sold the spare I had on e-bay after re-installing the original). I also need to understand how set the odometer to the correct mileage once I get the new one. I figured I'd get a new cable and housing at the same time too.
Has anyone ever used these (cable lubricators)? Is it a permanent install or just an occasional maintenance item. I list that I also have Tach troubles. Those issues have also related to the cable (being a 74, my tach runs directly off of a cable from the distributor).
For those of you who have worked on these gauges before, you know what a pain it is. I want to be DONE with this issue and get it fixed and be able to keep it fixed once and for all!
Advice and thoughts requested.
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
I did indeed realize today that my original rally wheel tires were 225's and my new aluminum rim tires are 255's. Im guessing this is why theres a difference.....so how do I remedy that oh great gods of the C3's? (without changing the tires ebo...)
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56
My Link
(click for Texas-sized view!) NCRS
"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"