Hey guys, Sorry if this has been addressed before. I looked and didn't find it. Does anyone know the procedure or know where I can find the procedure to replace the speedometer gear at the trans on a 97 F150 4.1 Manual trans.


I got the truck from my father in law and while he had it, he changed the standard rear gear to a 4.10. The speedometer is now off. I figured out which gear I need, and was going to do it myself, but was told by a shop[ owner that you have to remove the driveshaft and the tailshaft on the trans.


Way past my comfort zone.


Again, sorry if it has been answered before.


Jimm

 

Do you have a digital odometer LCD screen?
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No, my truck is pretty basic. 4.2, 5 speed, manual locks and windows, standard mechanical cluster with no tach.

 

I didn't ask about the tach or the transmission I asked if you have an LCD digital odometer, the thing the shows how many mile traveled. Also is it 2 or 4wd?
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97's used the mechanical odometer. They went to the digital in 98. I did mention I had the mechanical cluster. Who do you think you are speaking to anyone that condescendingly?

 

They had LCD odometers in the early to mid 90's didn't know if 97 had them also, that is what I was trying to ascertain because there is a way that you can reprogram them your self, if you had answered my question with a yes I was going to look up the procedure and help you fix the issue, there was nothing condescending about what or why I asked, but since you seem to think so I'll just leave you alone to your own devices to fix your truck.


Good day.
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If you have a mechanical speedometer they are generally fairly easy to replace. The mechanical speedometer cables are usually held in with a small bolt and there is an O-ring on it to keep the transmission oil from leaking. The speedometer gear itself is held on with a snap-ring. If your truck does have a mechanical speedometer you should be able to follow the cable to the location where it is attached to the transmission.

 

The speedo on that year model is electronic, there is no cable.
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That's why I said "IF".

 

Yeah I was just clearing it up because it looks mechanical but it's really not, LOL the head is an electronically controlled mechanism so is the odometer but certain years had different looking odo's, some were LCD, some were LED, and some look just like the old fashioned ones people have seen for ever. Just an fyi that Ford has not used cables for speedos for several decades.
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