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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 02:15 PM
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Default Have anyone made mecanical speedometer to 4L65e transmission

If so, what parts have you used?
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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 06:45 PM
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They is this https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/4180...BoCAyEQAvD_BwE and at one time someone was making a tail housing that could acomodate a speedo gear and cable but not seen any in a long time, Then this if you used a 700r4 tail shaft and housing with the gears then just proram TCM for number of pulses it provides per mile
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Ah and found one https://www.ebay.com/itm/222629487138

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Old Nov 15, 2025 | 04:16 PM
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But this amazon is for mechanical to electric speedo, i have electric sensor to mechanical speedo
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Old Nov 15, 2025 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mka013
But this amazon is for mechanical to electric speedo, i have electric sensor to mechanical speedo
Actually its a throught , it will allow you to set up a manaual cable and speedo but give a pulse you can use to sent to PCM just have to program PCM on how many pluses per mile.
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The PCM (or TCU) that controls the 4L65E needs the electronic speedometer pulses or the trans will never shift. Therefore since you evidently have a mechanical speedometer, you will need both electronic and mechanical speed output from the trans. Either directly or through converter boxes. IIRC there is a electronic to mechanical converter box, but it is expensive and I wonder how long it would last.
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Old Nov 17, 2025 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mrvedit
The PCM (or TCU) that controls the 4L65E needs the electronic speedometer pulses or the trans will never shift. Therefore since you evidently have a mechanical speedometer, you will need both electronic and mechanical speed output from the trans. Either directly or through converter boxes. IIRC there is a electronic to mechanical converter box, but it is expensive and I wonder how long it would last.

hello thanks for answearing, what kind of electric speedo i have to use for my 37 chevy?
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dakota digital makes a box to take the VSS signal and drive a mechanical speedometer. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dakot...ad,410403.html. I have used them a few times.
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Originally Posted by Scott Danforth
dakota digital makes a box to take the VSS signal and drive a mechanical speedometer. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dakot...ad,410403.html. I have used them a few times.
thanks does i need anything else? How i connect this box?
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Originally Posted by mka013
thanks does i need anything else? How i connect this box?
Click on the link
Scroll down to the installation instructions
Follow t e instructions
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Originally Posted by Scott Danforth
dakota digital makes a box to take the VSS signal and drive a mechanical speedometer. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dakot...ad,410403.html. I have used them a few times.

I second this idea. I've used these also. Quiet, smooth, accurate, very happy with the results.
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Old Dec 8, 2025 | 02:41 AM
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Anyone tryes this on gm trans
I just found this on AliExpress: €70.54 | ELING Speedometer Sender Adapter Speed Signal Convertor Shift between GPS and Pulse with GPS Antenna 8-16VDC
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwZAM7W
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I presume he's trying to run an old school mechanical speedo head with a late model auto trans so I don't' think that will work for him...
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Originally Posted by mka013
Anyone tryes this on gm trans
I just found this on AliExpress: €70.54 | ELING Speedometer Sender Adapter Speed Signal Convertor Shift between GPS and Pulse with GPS Antenna 8-16VDC
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwZAM7W
Why would you consider this? This is to drive an electronic speedometer from a GPS signal. You keep saying you want to drive the mechanical speedometer in your '37 Chevy.
The links that @FranksCustomTrans gave you will drive a mechanical speedometer. A tail shaft with both a mechanical and electronic pickup would be best.
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Old Dec 9, 2025 | 10:49 AM
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When I first built my A-body wagon I went down this rabbit hole...by the time you get everything you need to convert your tail housing to mechanical drive, you can use Dakota Digitals ECD-200BT-1 converter box cheaper...and easier.



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I would check with Shift Works. I think they can supply a 4L60E tail shaft that has a positions for the stock tone wheel and a mechanical speedo drive.
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