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71 trip odometer

Posted: 6/7/02 4:39pm Message 11 of 20
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As far as the clock goes, you can buy rebuild kits that actually make them a quartz clock instead of what came from the factory to make it run longer.


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71 trip odometer

Posted: 6/10/02 7:10am Message 12 of 20
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
Thanks, at least now I know what direction to go when I try to break it completely. Someone mentioned a sharp bend in the cable, does that cable need to be greased inside of it? Or for that matter does it need to be greased anywhere?


71 trip odometer

Posted: 6/11/02 12:07pm Message 13 of 20
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray - Hooker Headers and Sidepips
Some years may have a sharp bend in the tach cable going into the distributor. There is an aftermarket adapter available from most Vette suppliers, Ecklers, Riks, C/A, etc. I dont know if I would use anything but a light oil specifically designed for cables if anything at all. When I rebuilt my Distributor, I used a little red grease (very Little) on the tach gear. It is now working flawlessly. |hammer| |shrug|


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71 trip odometer

Posted: 6/11/02 5:12pm Message 14 of 20
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
At least you guys have a reset knob! Mine is missing completely. Also, the trip odometer seems to skip a tooth every so often, as it isn't in sync with the regular odometer. I guess there is nothing to do but pull that side apart! |ick| Joe


71 trip odometer

Posted: 8/8/02 2:47pm Message 15 of 20
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Vette(s): 1977 , red with black stripe on hood, T-Tops,
Here's the answer guys, GRAFITE.
a little grafite will free up that cable,,it worked for me anyway.


71 trip odometer

Posted: 8/8/02 7:53pm Message 16 of 20
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Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
|QUOTE|VTHokie77Vette said: I definitely have no suggestions for the clock. Mine hasn't worked since I got it. Its been the same time for years now. It would be nice to get it working again, just for the sake of it working.|/QUOTE|

Dale,

My clock hasn't worked since I got it either. One thing about it though, it is right two times a day. |laugh| |laugh| |cheers|


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71 trip odometer

Posted: 8/9/02 1:27pm Message 17 of 20
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Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
|QUOTE|Norsky said: The reset on my trip meter hasn't worked since the day I bought "The Toy" and I haven't tackled tearing apart that side of the dash yet. Maybe this fall I'll get a chance to work on it. In the meantime I'll be checking this thread for tips on what to look for when I finally do tear into it.|/QUOTE|

jim,

I found this Information about repairing the speedometer, tachometer. It might be of some value to the people who need it. They say to remove the whole dash. Man, I hope I never have trouble with mine.

Here tis.
http://www.corvettefaq.com/c3/RebuildSpeedo.htm


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71 trip odometer

Posted: 8/8/02 8:03pm Message 18 of 20
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moro, IL - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
|QUOTE|VTHokie77Vette said: I definitely have no suggestions for the clock. Mine hasn't worked since I got it. Its been the same time for years now. It would be nice to get it working again, just for the sake of it working.|/QUOTE|

Dale,

This info will help with clock replacement. The guy said it would only take an hour. Famous last words!!! |headscratch| |thumb|

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2000/november/tictoc/tictocpg1.asp

Good Luck!


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Posted: 8/12/02 2:19pm Message 19 of 20
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
I thought this thread was about the trip meter. How did the clock and tach get involved. Anyhow, how do you fix the trip odometer? It works fine, I just can not reset it.


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Posted: 8/12/02 4:03pm Message 20 of 20
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Vette(s): 1977 , red with black stripe on hood, T-Tops,
A little grafite in the cable housing will free up the reset cable. It's just getting in a bind when you put it back in it's brackets. Try it ,,I'm sure it will work for you.


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