Eric go to the auto parts store neareast you and buy a Heli Coil set...Drill out the bolt threads and all.. tap new threads and install a helicoil ( new threads ) and put the speedo drive and lock down back in....
--- In [email protected], "stiggy44" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi All, > > I broke the head off the bolt that hold the speedo driven gear lock > plate in place. I also busted two easy-outs off in the hole I > drilled into the bolt. Fun night. Anyone know the consequences of > driving around without the lock plate & bolt? Will the guts fall > out, might I trash the drive gear, or all of the above? <grin> > Tomorrow I may just buy a rubber stopper and pull the gear assy out. > I haven't checked, but since there is an o-ring on the cable housing, > I'd guess its holding back the trany gear lube. Also, I'm thinking > straight threads and not pipe threads or I'd just buy a pipe plug. > Anyone know what threads those are on a 57' 3 speed? I'm bummed. > Things haven't gone too well or easy lately with Little Red and its > been more my goofs than anything. > > Also my speedo seems to have given up the ghost. Worked yesterday. > I stuck my trusty coordless drill on the the cable and twirled it > around in both directions while SWMBO watched the speedo needle. > Nothing moved. Cable seems attached at the speedo head. I have a > feeling its not a cable problem, but I'll check that next. > > On a brigher note, I won an online auction for a used tailgate > recently and got a mechanical temp gauge installed. I seem to be > running about 160 to 175 F. Earlier this summer I was pegging the > dash temp gauge while going 60 mph for 40 minutes while it was 90 or > more outside. If I see 210 or 220 on the mechanical gage is that > time to be concerned? > > Eric > Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/old-chevy-truck/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
