Are the Toyota speedo gears made out of plastic?
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Are the Toyota speedo gears made out of plastic?
It is driving me nuts. I pulled the speedo cable and put it on my workbench. Connected one end to a drill and spun it. It worked.
Next I connected the cable to the cluster. Attatched drill and spun it. It worked.
Next install cluster and cable in the truck. Before connecting the cable to transfercase I spun the cable. It worked.
Attach the cable to Tcase and go for a ride. No work
So I am assured it is a problem with the Tcase. I am wondering if the Toyota gear is made of plastic. I know some early CJs had them in plastic and they would get chewed up.
Is it possible to take off the rear housing to access this gear with the Tcase still in the truck? Or is it a complete removal?
Heck I may jsut have to get a GPS for speed.
Oh well I had to vent, I had a rather good day by changaing all battery cables to 2 gauge and cleannig up the wiring, and getting the horn to work.
Time for a beer.
Next I connected the cable to the cluster. Attatched drill and spun it. It worked.
Next install cluster and cable in the truck. Before connecting the cable to transfercase I spun the cable. It worked.
Attach the cable to Tcase and go for a ride. No work
So I am assured it is a problem with the Tcase. I am wondering if the Toyota gear is made of plastic. I know some early CJs had them in plastic and they would get chewed up.
Is it possible to take off the rear housing to access this gear with the Tcase still in the truck? Or is it a complete removal?
Heck I may jsut have to get a GPS for speed.
Oh well I had to vent, I had a rather good day by changaing all battery cables to 2 gauge and cleannig up the wiring, and getting the horn to work.
Time for a beer.
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Just beat me. I did find that first pic, and i went and pulled my gear. And it isnt chewed but it looks worn. Unless the gears are supposed to be rounded in the center? I am believving they are flat across so i need a new one. Do I need an entire assembly or can the gears themselves be found at the dealer?
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Just beat me. I did find that first pic, and i went and pulled my gear. And it isnt chewed but it looks worn. Unless the gears are supposed to be rounded in the center? I am believving they are flat across so i need a new one. Do I need an entire assembly or can the gears themselves be found at the dealer?
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