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Speedometer stopped working!

Posted: 2/3/24 8:51am Message 1 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Corvette Stingray convertible with hardtop, modified & restored, new medium cloisonne paint, interior, 350 cid 330 hp with TH700R4 automatic transmission 3:08 differential ratio, all power & ac and the underside. A very nice touring car.

Update:  my assy manual does not indicate a 2 PC speedometer cable, only a 70 inch single cable. There are no indicators of a cruise control option until now.  I replaced both cables and it appears to be working OK now.

 

Thanks all for your help and comments!

James

Re: 1975 - L48 all power & ac read my profile for better description. 

Speedometer does not work!

How do you resolve this issue, is it electronic like the tach or cable driven?

Any videos on replacing and repair?

 

Thnx, James

 

 









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Re: Speedometer stopped working!

Posted: 1/31/24 10:52am Message 2 of 8
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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

Can you divulge any other information? Year, model would help a bunch. 




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Vette(s): 1972 LT-1 convertible with factory air. 2017 Black Rose Grand Sport convertible.

If you have a 75, it's just a cable from the tranny to the speedo.  Check both ends.  One end may be worn down and slipping.




   

Re: Speedometer stopped working!

Posted: 1/31/24 5:17pm Message 4 of 8
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.

If so, my 75' has a joint in the middle. It may be a loose connection, or the square end in it or at transmission or speedo may be twisted. Also, the speedo end is just a push fit, with a spring clip to hold it in. Check to see if it is still engaged in all areas. 




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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Corvette Stingray convertible with hardtop, modified & restored, new medium cloisonne paint, interior, 350 cid 330 hp with TH700R4 automatic transmission 3:08 differential ratio, all power & ac and the underside. A very nice touring car.

I just went thru this with my '75 Stingray Roadster.  I ended up replacing both upper & lower cables. AL is good now!




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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Corvette Stingray convertible with hardtop, modified & restored, new medium cloisonne paint, interior, 350 cid 330 hp with TH700R4 automatic transmission 3:08 differential ratio, all power & ac and the underside. A very nice touring car.

Found it was a 2 PC cable. Resolved, thnx. James




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Posted: 2/3/24 12:01pm Message 7 of 8
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Hi, So where was your problem? Was the center joint loose or worn out? 




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Posted: 2/6/24 7:07am Message 8 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 Corvette Stingray convertible with hardtop, modified & restored, new medium cloisonne paint, interior, 350 cid 330 hp with TH700R4 automatic transmission 3:08 differential ratio, all power & ac and the underside. A very nice touring car.

The lower cable was the main issue,  frayed ... the upper I replace anyway 49 years old. Gear appeared ok!




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