Speedometer Problems!
#1
Speedometer Problems!
Hi
About a year or so ago I purchased a 1970 Toronado, anyway its been sitting in my garage since and I have decided that I would like to get the thing on the road. So that being said one of my numerous problems is that the speedometer will not go any further that 10 miles an hour. If any one has had this problem before or has some sort of solution I would very much like to hear.
Thanks
About a year or so ago I purchased a 1970 Toronado, anyway its been sitting in my garage since and I have decided that I would like to get the thing on the road. So that being said one of my numerous problems is that the speedometer will not go any further that 10 miles an hour. If any one has had this problem before or has some sort of solution I would very much like to hear.
Thanks
#2
Matt,
Does you car have cruise control? If so then the gears in the regulator could be stripped.
If not, or that is ok, then it looks like it is time to pull the speedo out and see it you can stick a coffee stir stick in the cable hole and try spinning it to see if you can make it go faster. Check for smoothness, too. A variable speed drill checked to the stir stick can work IF you are careful!
If it still stuck at 10mph, it is time open it up to check for mechanical obstructions, or send it to a speedo repair place that specializes in old cars. I am sure someone here can recommend a place.
Does you car have cruise control? If so then the gears in the regulator could be stripped.
If not, or that is ok, then it looks like it is time to pull the speedo out and see it you can stick a coffee stir stick in the cable hole and try spinning it to see if you can make it go faster. Check for smoothness, too. A variable speed drill checked to the stir stick can work IF you are careful!
If it still stuck at 10mph, it is time open it up to check for mechanical obstructions, or send it to a speedo repair place that specializes in old cars. I am sure someone here can recommend a place.
#3
Matt,
Does you car have cruise control? If so then the gears in the regulator could be stripped.
If not, or that is ok, then it looks like it is time to pull the speedo out and see it you can stick a coffee stir stick in the cable hole and try spinning it to see if you can make it go faster. Check for smoothness, too. A variable speed drill checked to the stir stick can work IF you are careful!
If it still stuck at 10mph, it is time open it up to check for mechanical obstructions, or send it to a speedo repair place that specializes in old cars. I am sure someone here can recommend a place.
Does you car have cruise control? If so then the gears in the regulator could be stripped.
If not, or that is ok, then it looks like it is time to pull the speedo out and see it you can stick a coffee stir stick in the cable hole and try spinning it to see if you can make it go faster. Check for smoothness, too. A variable speed drill checked to the stir stick can work IF you are careful!
If it still stuck at 10mph, it is time open it up to check for mechanical obstructions, or send it to a speedo repair place that specializes in old cars. I am sure someone here can recommend a place.
#5
Make sure the speedometer end of the cable is secure in the back of the speedometer head. It's held in by a tension clip. You may be able to access it from behind, but a Toro dash cluster is not difficult to loosen and tilt forward for access.
Does the odometer advance properly? If it does, cable is not at fault. It's the magnets in the speedometer head.
Does the odometer advance properly? If it does, cable is not at fault. It's the magnets in the speedometer head.
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