odometer problems

[element7878]

I believe that i have a bad odometer. I bought the truck around 2 months ago so i am just in the beginning stages of learning everything about it. Its a 1967 ford f100 shortbed. When i got the truck it didnt have a speedo cable installed, but it did have the original one broken in the bed of the truck. I ordered a new cable,installed the gear off the old cable ,and installed it into the truck. It was working somewhat but would jump around and get stuck at the 20 mph mark. I took the odometer apart and noticed that there is a spring in the back of the needle that makes it spring back to 0 mph and it has unraveled some. Not really knowing what to do i reinstalled it. I also found out that i needed to grease the cable. so i took it off, greased it, and reinstalled. now the needle doesnt move at all, and you can here something making a noise in the back of the gauge when driving. Any help is appreciated. And if you think its bad, does anyone know where to get one?

[fordman]

sounds like it is broken and needs a new speedometer. the cable seems to be working to make the speedometer make noise.

[Aventinus]

Go 67's!

[element7878]

Yea that's what I think too...does anyone know where to buy one? Or is it like our grilles and you just have to find one used?

[fordman]

probably used. id try the parts wanted section or ebay after that.

[Tim P.]

new link below

[fordman]

that link is bad.

[Tim P.]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 3D1&_rdc=1

This one is correct

[fordman]

that is a great deal. and i thought that is what the back looked like. so yes this one would fix your problem.

[element7878]

thanks guys

[element7878]

I got the new odometer and it worked great! thanks guys

[Tim P.]

Glad that solved your issue with speed reading (kinda a play on words LOL)