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Speedo

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by dohc281, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    When I drive the Jeep the speedo reads erratically. If I am in third gear and have my foot lightly on the accelerator pedal it reads close to normal, if I am accelerating then it reads 0. The speedometer and cable are about 3-4 years old. Any ideas?
     
    dohc281, Aug 10, 2009
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  2. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    Never mind, I did a search and got some ideas. Sorry.
     
    dohc281, Aug 10, 2009
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  3. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    What did you find?
     
    Walt Couch, Aug 11, 2009
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  4. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    I need to snip off about 1/4" of the cable end that goes into the speedo because it is too long and this should solve the problem. I'm going to try it this weekend.
     
    dohc281, Aug 11, 2009
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  5. Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

    You need to remove one end and shoot some white lithium grease into it and spin it. If that doesn't clear it up, it's new cable time.
     
    Vanguard, Aug 11, 2009
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  6. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    I'll try both ideas, one has got to work.
     
    dohc281, Aug 12, 2009
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  7. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Jack up both rear wheels and try it. If your inner core was too long it would cause binding and cause the speedo to jump but not go to zero. Be sure that you have square ends on the core.
     
    Walt Couch, Aug 12, 2009
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