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What kind of speedometer do I need for a Chevy truck?

What kind of speedometer do I need for a Chevy truck?

If you’ve swapped a modern transmission into your classic, you probably need Cable-X. Cable-X is the most cost-effective way to operate your stock, mechanical speedometer with a vehicle-speed-sensor (VSS) equipped… Reproduction speedometer gear housings for Powerglide, TH350 & TH400 transmissions.

Can you convert a speedometer to a transmission?

Classic Industries® is offering this mechanical speedometer conversion set for the 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E late model GM overdrive automatic transmissions. Each set will convert your overdrive automatic transmission to a…

What kind of speedometer does a GM 4L80E use?

Classic Industries® is offering mechanical speedometer conversion sets for the 4L80E, 4L85E late model GM overdrive automatic transmissions. Each set will convert your overdrive automatic transmission to a factory…

How to identify manual transmissions on Chevy 1988-1992 trucks?

How Do I Identify Manual Transmissions on Chevy 1988 -1992 Trucks? The five transmissions installed on 1988 to 1992 Chevrolet trucks, according to Drivetrain.com, were the Borg-Warner T5, the Getrag, Muncie or New Venture models HM290, 5LM60 and NV3500 and the New Venture NV4500. The NV4500 appeared on 1992 full-sized trucks only.

What are the gears on a Ford speedometer?

Ford Speedometer Gears – Ford drive gears are machined into the output shaft on C3/C4/C5/C6 & AOD transmissions. You may need to remove your tailhousing to determine how many drive teeth your transmission has. 1 – This is a retrofit gear to allow the speedometer to function with 3.73 and 4.10 rear end gears.

Why is the speedometer on my Chevy truck not working?

Inaccurate readings after changes to your Chevy: This is common with truck and SUV owners who change their wheels and tires, but can also happen if the wheel/tire combo is changed on a car. Larger combos, or those with different dimensions, will cause an inaccurate reading and the speedometer must be re-calibrated to regain accuracy.

Where is the drive gear located on a TCI speedometer?

The accompanying charts show what gears were manufactured for each type transmission. TCI® now stocks the most popular speedometer gears. Note: Drive gear refers to the gear that is on the transmission output shaft. The driven gear is located in a removable housing usually in the tailhousing of the transmission.

What are the symptoms of a bad transmission speed sensor?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Transmission Speed Sensor. 1 1. Harsh or Improper Shifting. Without a valid speed signal from these sensors, the PCM will not be able to correctly control the shifting of gears 2 2. Cruise Control Does Not Work. 3 3. Check Engine Light Comes On.

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