I don't know if a lot has changed with newer electronics; I know my '99
Dakota uses electronic speedo operation, but in MY prime (the '60's to
'80's), the speedo driven gear in the trans used different sized gears to
regulate the speedo cable to adjust the speedometer RPM, therefore showing
the correct speed by increasing or decreasing the calculated speed.
Boy, I sure can stretch a sentence.
I think that most of that simple stuff has changed by now, but the current
mechanics should be able to give you the right scoop..
Mike Higgins
1999 Dakota Xcab
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Wilker" <wilkerbeast01@charter.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2011 3:05 PM
Subject: DML: Question about the speedo
>
> Hello all
> When I bought tyres for my 98 Sport Club Cab (2.5 L/5-speed) I went ahead
> and got the 235/75 15s, which are a little too tall. Now my speedo reads
> 52.5 MPH at 55. Is there any way to change the speedometer to read
> correctly? Thank you.
>
>
>
> If we cannot afford to take care of Veterans, then we should stop making
> them.
> David C. Wilker Jr
> USAF (RET)
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