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Speedometor Grear Lesson

C corvairv-8Member
I learned a valuable lesson installing the speedometer gear. I purchased a electronics sending unit and put it on the gear. Installed the gear and didn't like the way it set so I took out. The problem was the sleeve came out and the gear didn't and fell into the trans. I bought a magnet from Harbor Freight that had a LED light in the center of the magnet. After six try's I finally got the gear to lay on the opening and the spade was up so I grabbed it with a long thin pair of pliers. So, if you take the gear out make sure you grab the spade with pliers to remove the whole unit.

Also, Does the ZF have a hookup for backup lights? Mine is a 2.
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First, congratulations on dodging that bullet. Retrieving the speedo gear as you did is not easy.

As for the backup switch, of course there is one, or in your case, there - should - be one. Wink

For more photos, see this at Mike Dailey's Panteraplace website:

http://www.panteraplace.com/page230.htm

You should know the switch can be installed too far into the selector cover resulting in a mechanical lock-out of selecting reverse. Adjust its depth into the cover with shim washers on the outside threads.

Larry

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C corvairv-8Member
Thanks Larry, I found a hole where the switch should be. Something else to buy now. How do I know the spacing? Is it by feeling the switch fitting into the housing?

First, congratulations on dodging that bullet. Retrieving the speedo gear as you did is not easy.

As for the backup switch, of course there is one, or in your case, there - should - be one. Wink

For more photos, see this at Mike Dailey's Panteraplace website:

http://www.panteraplace.com/page230.htm

You should know the switch can be installed too far into the selector cover resulting in a mechanical lock-out of selecting reverse. Adjust its depth into the cover with shim washers on the outside threads.

Larry[/QUOTE]

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