What kind of speedometer does a 1969 Oldsmobile Super Sport have?

Whether you have a 1969 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport, a 50s era Oldsmobile Rocket Eighty-Eight, or even a British sports car like a Jaguar E-Type the speedometers basically work the same. A signal originates from a driven gear that meshes with the transmission tail shaft.

Are there any problems with the speedometer on a vintage car?

Fortunately, problems with mechanically operated speedometers can often be resolved with a little effort. Here we’ll talk about how they work and common problems on vintage automobiles.

Can a 1998 Oldsmobile Delta 88 3800 start?

Yes, i have a 1998 Oldsmobile Delta 88 3800. Car was driving fine. All of a sudden stopped. Tried to crank it but, won’t start. Its turning over very good but will not start. Changed fuel pump. Can you confirm you have fuel pressure?

Are there any problems with my Oldsmobile?

Look through our Oldsmobile car repair questions and answers. We help you with common problems and more complicated issues that only a dealership technician can answer. Misfiring at idle and driving, especially under load, but can occur at any time.

Where does the signal come from on a speedometer?

A signal originates from a driven gear that meshes with the transmission tail shaft. This set up rotates a flexible metal core inside of a speedometer cable, which in turn, connects to the back of the speedometer head mounted in the instrument cluster . The faster the tail shaft spins the higher the reading on the dashboard.

Can a car odometer be tampered with?

Unlike trip odometers, conventional odometers cannot be legally reset or tampered with. Many older vehicles feature a five-digit odometer that has the potential to “roll over” after exceeding the 100,000-mile mark, making it difficult in some instances to determine the true mileage of the vehicle.

Is the odometer on my 91 Chevy working?

I have a 91 Chevy k1500, 350, 700r4. Neither the Speedo, odometer, nor cruise controls are working. I changed out the inst. cluster and the vss.

Why is the odometer and Speedo not working?

Neither the Speedo, odometer, nor cruise controls are working. I changed out the inst. cluster and the vss. It does not have a mechanical speed sensor, electric magnetic. I originally thought it was the cluster so I changed that, no good. A few weeks later the service engine light came on, checked for codes and got 24. I than changed the vss.

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.

Why is there no speedo on my 88-91 truck?

But on the 88-91 trucks the speedo is controlled by the “BRAKE” fuse!! I noticed people riding my tail lately and found no brake lights. Fuse was blown. If you have a trailer wiring or the brake switch goes bad (my case) the blown brake fuse will kill the brake light, cruise, brake unit, AND the speedo servos.