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Old 04-23-2010, 04:49 PM
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Speedometer calibration ???

I have a mechanical speedometer from a 89 IROC that I am trying to calibrate. It's reading about 11 mph slow, It appears that there is a window on the back of the housing that you use as a timing window. There are some counter weights in there also. Am I on the right track? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Speedometer calibration ???

Originally Posted by SEIKI
I have a mechanical speedometer from a 89 IROC that I am trying to calibrate. It's reading about 11 mph slow, It appears that there is a window on the back of the housing that you use as a timing window. There are some counter weights in there also. Am I on the right track? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
You might take a peek at the following info in advance of attempting anything too drastic:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...eedo-woes.html

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Old 04-23-2010, 05:24 PM
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Re: Speedometer calibration ???

The speedometer worked fine until my son removed the needle. I think it's just a matter of getting the counter weights in time with the needle.
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Re: Speedometer calibration ???

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The speedometer worked fine until my son removed the needle. I think it's just a matter of getting the counter weights in time with the needle.
You might have better luck experimenting with needle placement.

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