68 Speedometer Question

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  • Kurt B.
    Very Frequent User
    • August 1, 1996
    • 971

    #1

    68 Speedometer Question

    When removing the speedometer cable at the 4 speed transmission, in which direction should I manually spin the cable to make the speed indicator pointer move in the speedometer; clockwise or counterclockwise?
    I did not want to use trial and error for fear I may damage the spring in the speedometer if I turn it in the wrong direction.
    Thank you,
    Kurt
  • Dick W.
    Former NCRS Director Region IV
    • July 1, 1985
    • 10485

    #2
    Re: 68 Speedometer Question

    Clockwise. And you will not damage the spring running in reverse, just will remove a little mileage from the odometer
    Dick Whittington

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    • Kurt B.
      Very Frequent User
      • August 1, 1996
      • 971

      #3
      Re: 68 Speedometer Question

      Thanks Dick.
      I have a sticking problem at the lower speeds but then it runs fine once the speed increases. I was going to try to hook it up to an electric drill to see if I could clear up the sticking problem as the car has been sitting for 10 years. It worked fine before I put it in storage so I am thinking it might be some corrosion that I can work loose by running it at various speeds with a drill.
      The odometer registers OK but the speed stays at 0 until you get past 30 or 40 then it works fine.
      Thanks again,
      Kurt

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