Fleetwood V8-368 6.0L VIN 9 FI (1982)
Speedometer Cable: Customer Interest
Speedometer Needle - Flutters at 30-50 MPH
Bulletin No. T
87-40
File in Group
8
Number
51
Corp. Ref. No.
718302
Date
Nov. '86
SUBJECT:
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE FLUTTER
MODELS AFFECTED: 1977-1984 DE VILLES 1977-1987 FLEETWOOD BROUGHAMS
Some 1982-1987 Fleetwood Broughams may experience speedometer needle flutter (usually between 30-50 MPH). This condition is caused by kinks or
bends in the speedometer cable. To eliminate needle flutter, install a 90~ adapter between the speedometer cable and the transmission and shim the
driven gear as instructed below.
Parts Required
Part Number
90~ Speedometer Cable Adapter
25032139
Key
867209
Sleeve
25032338
Figure 1 - Speedometer Cable Adapter Installation
Figure 2 - Shimming The Driven Gear
PROCEDURE (See Figure 1)
1.
Disconnect speedometer cable at transmission.
