New mechanical speedometer drive solution
04-11-2013, 11:02 AM
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no on the aftermarket at this time. stll using the stock 64 gauges. ive been dabating autometers or speedhuts, but would really like to retain the factory stuff.
anyone have a good how to on the guts swap?
anyone have a good how to on the guts swap?
04-12-2013, 10:28 AM
#282
I am considering a guts swap also. I've got a 77 Jeep Cherokee with 6.0/ 4L60E and posted this question on a Jeep forum, but not much replies yet. Any help with new gauge internals swap into original gauges would be some good info., as I am sure there are a lot of people out there interested in this. I know there are vendors who currently do this at a high cost, but I don't think any of them will chime in and give their secrets away. I don' think it is that complicated. It will just take time and patience.
04-12-2013, 09:44 PM
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Pretty much a trial-and-error process that is governed by the amount of room you have to work with. Early/mid 90's GM full size vans have a very compact round electric speedo with the electronics integrated.
04-13-2013, 12:05 AM
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Doesn't Classic Instruments do retro fitting? It may not be cheap, but you can keep the classic looks and feel of the old with new technology.
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08-22-2013, 06:37 PM
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I hate hijacking threads but felt this was worth it. I am selling my Shiftworks tailhousing if anyone is interested it is listed in the advertising sticky at top of this forum. Hopefully it will help one of you out.
10-22-2013, 09:32 PM
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Yes, I talked to him too.He said it was out of stock and put me on a list to call.It looks to be a great idea though,much better than the cable x to me .It has a small box that receives the vss signal that you can calabrate no matter what your gear ratio.This box in turn runs a small electric motor that screws directly on the back of your mechanical speedometer and spins it at the correct mph.It totaly eliminates the drive cable,sounds like a great idea to me if they get it done.According to him it will also run a factory tac as well.Looks like it would be an easier and better way to go than trying to run it through an org.speedometer cable.What about it ,any electronic gurus out there?Build it and make a ton of money!
10-22-2013, 11:51 PM
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I do wish you the best though, and if you do come up with something , keep us posted, you'll be the hero of this thread.
11-18-2013, 10:06 AM
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I have been watching this thread as I will be in need of a solution like this as well. However, I did see that Digital Dakota gauges has a new product that while not cheap is a good solution.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd886.htm
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd886.htm
01-06-2014, 03:12 PM
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A real shame this hasn't gone anywhere yet. For those that are interested, I found this kit on ebay that is 1/5th of the price of a tailshaft conversion for a 4l60e.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/700R4-Speedo-ELECTRIC-TO-MECHANICAL-CABLE-Conversion-Kit-Convert-Speedometer-/310709748767?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4857be841f&vxp=mtr
Am I missing something, is this too good to be true? It says 700r4, but this should fit, shouldn't it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/700R4-Speedo-ELECTRIC-TO-MECHANICAL-CABLE-Conversion-Kit-Convert-Speedometer-/310709748767?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4857be841f&vxp=mtr
Am I missing something, is this too good to be true? It says 700r4, but this should fit, shouldn't it?
01-08-2014, 03:26 PM
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We make the adapters in-house. We left extra material on the 6-bolt to 4-bolt adapter in case you want to drill and tap holes for mounting brackets and mounts.
We have sold these parts for years, but only recently put the pictures on our website.
For more info, see this link:
http://jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_4...g-adapter.html
02-28-2014, 05:24 PM
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Dakota Dakota says it needs input from VSS. I am looking into a 'connect and cruise' and it needs VSS for PCM and shifting. Some on forum have had problems with shift problems when sharing VSS.
I can't get Dakota to tell me if theirs will work work with speedo output from PCM.
I can't get Dakota to tell me if theirs will work work with speedo output from PCM.