Autometer Gauge install!

[Grand Marquis GT]

Today, I ordered a new custom speedo cable from Speedometer Service in Milwaukee, WI...

I got this place's name from AutoMeter directly, because you need a special socket to run the mechanical speedo on a ford :nonono:

69.5" cable...

So, tonight, I head to Lowes to get a holesaw and peice of sheet aluminum, and of course a couple more things :D

Stay tuned!

Also, could someone post a diagram of 1989-back speedo cluster wiring harness? I need to know what wires go where, so I can wire up things for my lights...

[p71towny]

I got this place's name from AutoMeter directly, because you need a special socket to run the mechanical speedo on a ford
sounds cool, that cable is a bitch to tighten if it falls off back there.

[Grand Marquis GT]

The stock one just snaps on.

Oh, and I found this right after I got off the phone :nonono: :
http://www.rjays.com/Lokar/Lokar-Speedo-Cables.htm

[p71towny]

Cheaper than what you're paying?? Yeah, I know the cable snaps on the back of the speedo, but if you follow it down a bit there is a split where it threads together deep in the dash.

[Grand Marquis GT]

Actually, the lokar ones aren't cheaper...

I just noticed this...

[sploer4.0]

well don't forget to keep Mr. Hacksaw on speed dial you never know when you'll need him :evil:

[Chachi]

GMGT did you have cruse control?

[Grand Marquis GT]

Yes.

I will be retaining it with this install, and with my 4bbl...

[Paul_]

tom, hope this helps. unfortunately my camera sucks taking indoor pics and the evtm seemed lacking in info :wtf: but here goes

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/269953/original/IMG00001.JPG


http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/269954/original/IMG00002.JPG


http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/269955/original/IMG00003.JPG

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/269957/original/IMG00004.JPG

my camera is mucho sucko :(

[Grand Marquis GT]

Thanks anyways, mang....

I'm sre I could find a drawing of sorts later...

I will only be using certain wires...

[Paul_]

i wonder how much it would cost to ship the evtm down there :knowital:

its not like i use it anymore :crazy:

[Grand Marquis GT]

How much you want? :D

I need it, cause I got an 84 :D

[Paul_]

prolly just shipping. hell, if it'll cost less than a buck in stamps, no need to worry about that either lol

[Chachi]

i need a speedo cable. the one from the tranny forward. i belive there are 2 cuz of the cruse control. any donations welcome

[Grand Marquis GT]

I'll give you mine when I install the autometers...

[85crownHPP]

theres only one cable - criuse runs off an electronic signal, IIRC

[Grand Marquis GT]

Yeah pete, thats what I was told.

but when I pull my cable, ill give you mine, Dom...

[Chachi]

great .. will that come with the little pin that goes into the trans. mines bent