jerrywmalcolm 21 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 hi, I'm getting old, NOT LAZY, went to go for a ride in the mustang this morning, speedometer not working, have a 69 mach 1 mustang, whats involved in fixing it, if it easy i'll fix it, otherwise ion the shop it goes, thanks jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69RavenConv 286 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 There is a steel cable that runs from your transmission to the back of the speedometer. There is a small gear on the transmission end that spins the cable. The spinning cable deflects the speedometer needle on the other end. I would check the back of the gauge first, the connection can become loose or broken pretty easily, especially if you've had the dash apart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 Ohh, purdy car! The plastic clip that connects the cable to the speedometer gets brittle after 50+ years...ask me how i know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerrywmalcolm 21 Report post Posted May 30, 2022 ok guys, I know ITS old, I tried to go under the dash, I can't get it apart, thats what I'm asking, how do I get in the dash?, I've tried, no luck its got to be something simple Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerrywmalcolm 21 Report post Posted May 31, 2022 ok, update, boy to replace the speedometer what a pain, you have to take the whole dash apart, next time I'll pay someone to do it, in my younger days it may have been fun, but thats long gone, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 31, 2022 I feel your pain Jerry, this is from today. And btw, I am lazy. 2 69RavenConv and Mach1 Driver reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted May 31, 2022 With all that spaghetti, be still my heart! 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastYorkStang 63 Report post Posted May 31, 2022 Taken in small steps with a clear plan it will be done in due course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 31, 2022 13 hours ago, Midlife said: With all that spaghetti, be still my heart! Oh I just knew you'd say something. They were all neatly zip tied to the main under dash harness, but took up too much room to fit the AC pieces I'm now installing. It'll work out fine grasshopper. 2 Mach1 Driver and Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted June 1, 2022 Damnit. I could have retired trying to fix that mess! 2 RPM and Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
