The 89G - Fox Body Mustang: Fixing My Speedometer Needle Bounce | DIY

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Welcome to another episode of The Eight Nine Garage. Is your Fox Body Mustang's speedometer needle bouncing around despite replacing the speedometer cable and vehicle speed sensor? Don't worry, we've got a possible solution! Join me as I tackle the task of adjusting the magnet and flywheel inside my instrument cluster. This remedy may also apply for your beloved Fox Body Mustang if you've replaced or lubed your existing cable, and also verified proper function or replaced the VSS sensor for your car. Follow along as we walk through the necessary steps to eliminate that annoying needle bounce and ensure accurate speed readings every time you hit the road. Say goodbye to speedometer woes and hello to a smooth driving experience! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Fox Body Mustang maintenance tips and tricks.
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@BigStickStangs 2 месяца назад

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

@89G 2 месяца назад

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

@BigStickStangs 2 месяца назад

@@89G I’m looking forward to it!

@MrBlitzkrieg1987 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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

@Texasknowhow 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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!

@600wheel 22 дня назад

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 21 день назад

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

@600wheel 21 день назад

@@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

@SleazysGarage 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

@@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 2 месяца назад

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

@SleazysGarage 2 месяца назад

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

@89G 2 месяца назад

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

@fifteen8 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

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 Месяц назад

@@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 Месяц назад

@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 Месяц назад

@@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 Месяц назад

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

@600wheel 22 дня назад

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

@89G 21 день назад

Same here! 100%

@600wheel 21 день назад

@@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 21 день назад

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

@600wheel 20 дней назад

@@89G OH YAAAAAAA! In every way

@600wheel 22 дня назад

I got no problem tweaking😂😂😂

@89G 21 день назад

Hahahaha!

@mrau92me 7 дней назад

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.