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#208238 05/21/2006 10:39 PM
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Stupid here, again. I ordered a rebuilt speedo on E-bay; it is set to 0000. No problem; it will reflect the truck mileage after full frame-off. Anyway, how do I manipulate the cable into the back of the speedo? Will it fit in without doing something? We are a ways down the road from doing that, but would appreciate any advice.

#208239 05/21/2006 11:01 PM
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I just did that. No problem, the end of the cable is square and fits into the socket in the speedometer. Then just tighten up the knurled ring that holds it to the back of the speedo.

There are four 10-32 (I think) nuts that hold the speedometer head onto the studs in the back of the dash. The bottom nut nearest the drivers door is a bugger to tighten down.

Another little piece of advice here. If you need to replace the defroster hoses, do it before putting the speedometer in. The hole in the dash where the speedometer normally is offers good access for your one hand while forcing the hose onto the duct.

#208240 05/22/2006 9:10 PM
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I just had my speedo out and right back in .Having the radio out as well as the speaker grill gave me lots of room to see what I was doing as well as fiddeling it out of there.As for the 10/32 nuts use your 1/4 inch drive sockets and extentions.
Jeff


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