Not that I'd really want to calculate the gas mileage ...
07-22-2003, 05:57 PM
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Not that I'd really want to calculate the gas mileage ...
I have a 73 Corvette convertible. Speedometer and odometer work perfectly, but the trip odometer is stuck at 12.7 miles. I've finally gotten everything else on the car exactly right; so I guess I'll fix this. How big a job is it? Can I do it without removing the dash and speedometer? I really hate working inside the dash in this hot weather, but if I must, I will. Do you think this is an adjustment problem, or must I try one of our illustrious vendors for a shaft or some other similarly unobtainable and/or incredibly expensive part. Thanks.
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07-22-2003, 06:05 PM
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Re: Not that I'd really want to calculate the gas mileage ... (73ragtop)
If the speedo works correctly, I'd say that a rebuild is probably in order. There are specialty shops that rebuild them.
07-22-2003, 06:26 PM
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Re: Not that I'd really want to calculate the gas mileage ... (73ragtop)
The trip odo is reset with a mechanical cable (atleast on my 71 it is). If the cable is stuck in the reset position the trip odo would not work. So my first check would be the cable.