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Opeler
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
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Unanswered: New Getrag 5 Speed - No Speedometer
Thanks for the many suggestions - you guys are great. I just finished putting my rebuilt engine back in with a Getrag 5 speed. Minor tweaks stil required on the valves, but engine is running strong and the Getrag is soooo much nicer. My only issue is I have no speedometer. Can anyone point me in the right direction? The orginal 4 speed cable connects to the tranny but does not move the speedometer. Do I need a differenent cable for the 5 speed? I say that b/c it looked like the cable end was not long enough to go all the way into the Getrag - just a thought, no idea... Can someone help? Thanks - Dave |
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"The Jägermeister"
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Newnan, GA - greater ATL area
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I rather suggest to use a longer speedo cable. Use one for an automatic model, they are just the right amount longer.
Make sure to have the right color gear in the gear box, to show the correct speed on the speedo (use the search to find more information). Dieter
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Opeler
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
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went to OGTS for new one
Dieter,
Thanks fro the suggestion - I had a great conversation with Dennis over at OGTS and he stated the same. So I ordered one up - $38 for the cable is a far cry from $117 for the 90 angle assembly. Thanks - Dave |
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Opeler
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
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Speedo Woes
Folks,
Two speedometers, two cables, same result - a speedometer reading that says 20 mph when I'm going 65. At this point I can't tell what gear could be the problem - I'm thinking both speedo and trans - Getrag. I have this car singing, but I can't tell how fast I am going. Anyone have any suggestions? This is plain annoying. I have to take a GPS with me when I drive it. I'm about ready to put JB weld on each gear b/c I'm that Ted-off. |
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Senior Contributor
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kent Lakes, NY
Posts: 1,969
Real Name: Jeff
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Opeler
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
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Here's what I have
I have the original 70 speedometer (plus another 70' I had laying around) and the 73 speedometer (bought from opels unlimited) Both speedos' (original 70' and 73) needle bounces and is completely inaccurate. I looked at the getrag speedo geer and it looks like it's diameter is larger that the cable end (blue gear on tranny).
I looks like the cable is slipping somewhere - My guess is at the gear, but at this point this is the only part I haven't tried replacing. Any thoughts? |
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