Thanks bro I was just about to replace the cable in mine by the way love your choice of wheels, great minds and all that😂

@89G

Ай бұрын

Thank you, these might wind up on my 89.... not sure just yet.

@600wheel

Ай бұрын

@@89G Cobra R rims have always being my favourite even when the world mounted them to death and they were on everything I didn’t even consider changing mine

Im just a guy who likes to tinker around too! 😎 This is an excellent video, this problem is super common and I’ve actually replaced clusters because the needle jumped around like that 🫤… I didn’t know it was possible to fix them! Thank you my friend 💯

@89G

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Luis! Tinkering is how I learn, lol. I appreciate you tuning in and your feedback. I hope you have a great week!

Never had one of the Mustang Foxbody clusters apart. Good improvement and interesting how the Speedo works. My first thought was the speedo cable which is usually the culprit on old ford trucks.

@89G

3 ай бұрын

Same on these too. I knew my cable was bad because it was squeaking. I also replaced the VSS with a NOS unit, at the same time just to be sure. One thing I didn't mention was I knew both the gear in the trans and on the VSS were good too - as the trans only has about 1000 miles on it. Thanks for watching!

Another excellent repair. I had no idea that’s how they worked. Great video my friend! 👊😎✌️

@89G

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Rick! I hope you're doing well! BTW, I'm doing an FMX on a 70 Mach 1 this week.

@BigStickStangs

3 ай бұрын

@@89G I’m looking forward to it!

Thank you again for another good video. It's really hard to find instruction on mechanical speedometers, let alone a Fox Mustang one. My 91 LX 140mph speedo is acting up, and I think this vid helped me fix it. My problem relates to the tiny distance between the two opposing metallic "arms" and the magnetic disk. At first I thought the fragile spring was at fault, but you state it's only to dampen the needle return, so I was able to rule that out. Thanks again. Oh, if you know more about how the speedo works, an in-depth tutorial would be appreciated, at least by me. I really like learning how things work and can figure out a lot on my own, but it's always best to be taught by someone who knows. Without a father or uncle (or sister) to teach me, it ain't always easy.

@89G

2 ай бұрын

I am glad you were able to benefit from the video! Do you have any specific questions? I'll do my best to answer! Thanks again!

@fifteen8

2 ай бұрын

@@89G I appreciate the offer. I know speedometers can be calibrated, so I'm wondering, once the needle is not jumping any more, how do I get it as accurate as possible? ASC McLaren sells restored 140 mph speedos for $195, but I'd like to know how to recalibrate mine myself.

@89G

2 ай бұрын

@fifteen8 the only way I've calibrated/corrected them is with the gear on the end of the VSS/speedo cable. Do you know what gears you have? What year is your car?

@fifteen8

2 ай бұрын

@@89G Thanks. Yeah, I have the closest speedo gear since changing to 3.73s. Car is an AOD. The only way to get closer is by changing something inside the trans. I have to check the speedo against a GPS since I've monkeyed with it.

@89G

2 ай бұрын

@@fifteen8 Oh.... yeah, an AOD is a bit harder to change than a T5.

That's a pretty dramatic difference, great fix for a super common foxbody annoyance! Just saw your store btw, going to scoop up a hoodie.

@89G

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was really bothering me the other day. I feel like Chevy Chase now - "fixed the newel post". I am also going to get me a Sleazy's hoodie. I love hoodies. I'm part Belichick, I think. LOL. Great video you posted today, by the way!

@SleazysGarage

3 ай бұрын

@@89G lmao, thanks bud! I appreciate you sharing these types of vids because I don't think I would ever have the courage to dissect my speedo. After watching this video though, I'll probably come back to this. If you do, wait for the monthly spreadshop sales!

@89G

3 ай бұрын

@@SleazysGarage Oh cool. How often do those sales occur?

@SleazysGarage

3 ай бұрын

@@89G there are bi-monthly spreadshop sales, I think free shipping starts on April 11th, and then 15% off later in the month.

@89G

3 ай бұрын

@@SleazysGarage great to know! I'm a nooby with this. Thanks!

I got no problem tweaking😂😂😂

@89G

Ай бұрын

Hahahaha!

Man I love the sound of a stockish stang, my gear drive and blower completely destroyed that sound

@89G

Ай бұрын

Same here! 100%

@600wheel

Ай бұрын

@@89G I was hoping by keeping an H pipe and the same style of Flowmaster I would be able to retain that sound but as soon as I went to 2 1/2 inch and the Edelbrock heads it completely disappeared. Then came the blower and the gear drive and now I have to go behind the car to even hear the exhaust lol

@89G

Ай бұрын

@600wheel I'm betting the trade off of power makes up for it though?

@600wheel

Ай бұрын

@@89G OH YAAAAAAA! In every way

@dntlss

2 күн бұрын

Funny, i was gona say that, i got a 1500 dollar exhaust in my 91 and i would love for it to sound like the stock one did,lol, i mean it sounds good and everyone tells me it does but to me its too loud,the original one had a really nice tone to it and it wasn't overpowering.

My 87's 85-mph speedo does fine until I get above 70 or so, then it starts jumping (seems like its floating). It's been awhile but seems I remember changing the cable years ago and the vss too. Do you think your fix in this video would work for this? I'm currently waiting for a dimmer switch to come in...it was acting wonky, especially if I rolled it all the way to turn interior light on.

I wish I would have known this 15 years ago before throwing my cluster away for another used one. 😢

@89G

3 ай бұрын

Dang, that's too bad! Was it a 140 or an 85mph version?

@rr122608

3 ай бұрын

@@89G 140 and in the trash it went. I was young and dumb. 😭

@89G

3 ай бұрын

@@rr122608 oh man!! We've all been there though. I don't think we knew how iconic these cars would be at the time.

@dntlss

2 күн бұрын

@@rr122608 We all did the same thing,i remember throwing my airbox in the trash only to buy it back 10 years later,lol, stock air boxes are the best, those Cold air intakes are nothing but bunk, now mind you the air silencer did have to go, those things are useless, did the same thing with the vapor canister,i threw mine away and now i wish i had it.

Not really sure what you did there,the camera was at a angle where you couldn't see what you were doing but i guess when i take mine off it will become clear.

@89G

2 күн бұрын

@@dntlss my apologies. I'm a one man band, and sometimes my camera isn't pointed right. I appreciate your comments, and I'm here if you have any questions.