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Author:  82mike [ Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:55 pm ]
Post subject:  82 cruise control
It looks like I need to replace my cruise control/transducer. My speedometer needle was bouncing, then stopped working. When I removed the lower speedometer cable from the transducer, the tip of the cable was broken off and the cable was frayed. When I turn the output of the transducer, it does not turn easily, it binds and catches . All the transducers that are offerd are rebuilt. My question: Is there a "BETTER" company to order from, or do all transducers come from the same place? Also, how would I find the correct length of the lower speedometer cable for the 82 Collector? Mid America lists it as a 53" and Corvette Central list it as 49". The other companies do not give a measurement.
Thanks, mike
Author:  Iron 82 [ Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:40 pm ]
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When I replaced both of the speedometers I purchased from Corvette America.

My lower cable is 53". Works fine. Every month I keep both cables luberated so no problems occur. *Cross Fingers* :P
Author:  Iron 82 [ Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:35 pm ]
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Here's what I do.

All I do is disconnect each cable (tachometer and speedometer). Then on each cable ends/nut lube with White Lithium Grease. With my fingers of grease, insert the grease on each of the cable shafts. You don't need a lot of grease. Just enough to fill the ends.

So far no problems.

Hope this helps. :)

Besides I did post this in the C3VR thread you made too. :wink:
Author:  1MORTOY [ Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:47 pm ]
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Slight hijack here but what would make the car surge when on cruise. It works ok, sets the speed, shuts off by the brake or switch, resumes, coasts & accelerates but the speed cycles up & down over a 5 to 7 MPH range. Is there any adjustment for this.
Oh, and the speedo reads accurately & the needle doesn't bounce so I figure the cables are Ok, but it's on my list to lube them up anyway. :?:
Author:  82ColEd [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:58 pm ]
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1MORTOY wrote:
Slight hijack here but what would make the car surge when on cruise. It works ok, sets the speed, shuts off by the brake or switch, resumes, coasts & accelerates but the speed cycles up & down over a 5 to 7 MPH range. Is there any adjustment for this.
Oh, and the speedo reads accurately & the needle doesn't bounce so I figure the cables are Ok, but it's on my list to lube them up anyway. :?:


I'll be interested to know too. Mine does that too (Well, last time i used the cruise).. :roll:
Author:  Iron 82 [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:06 pm ]
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I know my speed cycles up & down from 1 to 5 MPH range. I do believe this is normal for ours.
Author:  1MORTOY [ Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:42 pm ]
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Actually, no it's not normal.
I have 2 82's & the CE locks in on the speed like a pit bull but the other wanders up & down on either side of the set speed?
The variance is so noticable & annoying that I can't use the cruise.
Author:  WARRIOR2291 [ Sat Mar 31, 2007 6:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 82 cruise control
82mike wrote:
It looks like I need to replace my cruise control/transducer. My speedometer needle was bouncing, then stopped working. When I removed the lower speedometer cable from the transducer, the tip of the cable was broken off and the cable was frayed. When I turn the output of the transducer, it does not turn easily, it binds and catches . All the transducers that are offerd are rebuilt. My question: Is there a "BETTER" company to order from, or do all transducers come from the same place? Also, how would I find the correct length of the lower speedometer cable for the 82 Collector? Mid America lists it as a 53" and Corvette Central list it as 49". The other companies do not give a measurement.
Thanks, mike
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Mike,
I just had the same problem on my CE. I ordered the transducer from Riks Corvette in NC, it cost $150.00 plus 50.00 core charge. By the way if yours is like mine with the resume valve for cruise control he has that one too.
It was supposed to be $100.00 core charge but the website said $50.00 so he gave it to me for the $50.00 core charge.
You can also order the upper cable and the lower cable from Riks as well, cost was $17.95 for each one. I have already installed mine and it was not that bad a job about 1 hour. And It works great!!

Steve
Author:  82mike [ Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:29 pm ]
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Thanks for the input. I'll be ordering my parts today. I'll be sure to check out Riks. Thanks again, mike
Author:  fester [ Sat May 05, 2007 6:01 am ]
Post subject:  Speedo needle
This sounds like the issue I'm having. When I am coming to a stop my speedometer needle bounces at the lower end just as the car comes to a complete stop. During cruise control operation she will surge 1 to 2 mph only going high not dipping below the set speed. Would greasing the cables eliminate the bounce in this situation? :?:
Author:  WARRIOR2291 [ Sat May 05, 2007 3:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Speedo needle
fester wrote:
This sounds like the issue I'm having. When I am coming to a stop my speedometer needle bounces at the lower end just as the car comes to a complete stop. During cruise control operation she will surge 1 to 2 mph only going high not dipping below the set speed. Would greasing the cables eliminate the bounce in this situation? :?:


Maybe but you can check it out by removing the cable from the traminsion end. See if the cable is frayed. I found that on mine . the cause was varabile speed transducer. I replaced both the cable and transducer and it work great.....
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