fixing chevy speedometer cable leak (finally?)

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  • @mikesclimenti235
    @mikesclimenti235 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this video. I’ve used it twice now. First in the powerglide in my 64 Nova wagon and now on the TH350 on my 70 C10.

  • @diversedad7954
    @diversedad7954 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the tip. Replacing seals in my bullet now so if it still leaks I'll know this sweet little tip.

    • @haykojan6590
      @haykojan6590 3 роки тому +1

      Did it work brotha? I’m having the same issue

    • @diversedad7954
      @diversedad7954 3 роки тому

      @@haykojan6590 mine is a project truck and its not road worthy yet. I replaced the. Bullet with a new one and put in a new trans filter and fluid and my truck hasn't started since so I can't say for sure. But just sitting there it hasn't leaked on the floor at all

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  3 роки тому +3

      Mine no longer leaks from here. The pan however is another story...

    • @rockfordhx2768
      @rockfordhx2768 Рік тому +1

      Shit took my bullet out my th350 outta my 84 cutlass seal was leaking so I rigged 2 ac green seals onto each other it’s been holding up the last year easy fix but it took me a hour and got messy

    • @hextremelydesirable1648
      @hextremelydesirable1648 3 місяці тому

      @@rockfordhx276884 hurst olds with the lighting rod shifters is iconic. Don’t sell it! PULSECHAIN $0.00004

  • @ScottRods
    @ScottRods 4 роки тому +4

    Great video, thanks. I have the same leak. Thanks for clarifying that the threaded area does not seal the oil.

  • @dougiet2206
    @dougiet2206 Місяць тому

    Nice Video! I have a question for yall! My yellow plastic gear broke inside the tailpiece while I was trying to get it out! I cant fish it out and I aint dropping the tranny for it! Should I worry?...

  • @lesliemclean4381
    @lesliemclean4381 10 місяців тому

    I remember watch a video where the mechanic claimed they put two of those rubber seals in the bullet to stop those types of leaks.My thm 350 oldsmobile transmission had the same problem.

  • @texasrenegadeNL
    @texasrenegadeNL 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks a lot for this very clear video to solve this issue. Greetings from the Netherlands!

    • @chrishaan5766
      @chrishaan5766 3 роки тому

      Very clear?????
      What is he using for light

  • @jessemendoza2991
    @jessemendoza2991 7 місяців тому

    I have same issue, with a th350, but it seems like it's coming from the cable? I pressed the bullet in, and replaced gear. Do They leak from the cable?

  • @reneehohensheldt3126
    @reneehohensheldt3126 3 роки тому +1

    Hi I have a 1973 Chevy Cheyenne C10 454 400 tranny all factory 42000 miles on it my cousin ordered it brand new. The speedo is leaking o ring?? If so, where to get one? Thank you for any help you can give me. My cousin passed away and I really want to get it up and leak free

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  3 роки тому +1

      I have a transmission specific parts store where I live. You could try rockauto.com, summit, maybe amazon. If all else fails call the store here and let them know what you need. It's called Idaho Transmission Warehouse, they might ship to you.

    • @reneehohensheldt3126
      @reneehohensheldt3126 3 роки тому

      @@meridian208 thank you so much

  • @jaydog4449
    @jaydog4449 4 роки тому +3

    any updates, I'm thinking mine is from the same area.

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому +14

      yes, after changing all these parts and driving the seal further into the bullet it seems to have finally fixed the leak :)

  • @JRobert111111
    @JRobert111111 3 роки тому +1

    How similar would this be for the TH400? Mine loves to leak and the speedometer needle swings around a bit at low speeds. Might I need all of these parts as well? I've looked around on Rock Auto and they show nothing of this sort, so where might I find parts like this for my 67 Impala 327? Interesting I've been to Meridian many times as I'm just over and down from you in SLC.

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  3 роки тому +1

      I think the 400 is basically the same. You can try calling Idaho Transmission Warehouse and see if they have the parts you need. They might even ship them to you. Thanks

  • @dorianness2280
    @dorianness2280 3 роки тому +1

    Thank for the video, very informative!!

  • @chrismosley409
    @chrismosley409 4 роки тому +2

    I just watched a video on the channel performance automatic. They say that bullet is made from aluminum from the factory and they actually wear out causing erratic speedometer and I would imagine leaks as well. They make a steel replacement . By the way I’m having the same problem along with other leaks. Good luck.

    • @JRobert111111
      @JRobert111111 3 роки тому

      Would the TH400 (1967) use a similar "bullet" and plastic gear as well? Any advice on where to find any of these parts? Thanks!

  • @InhaleExplode
    @InhaleExplode 4 роки тому +2

    What if you hit those threads with a little teflon tape before you screw the cable back in?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому +2

      The cable itself does not seal anything in. It just screws on, teflon tape wouldn't help...

  • @amadeoheron5948
    @amadeoheron5948 4 роки тому +4

    So did this stop the leak for good

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому +10

      yes, driving the seal further into the bullet finally did the trick.

    • @amadeoheron5948
      @amadeoheron5948 4 роки тому +1

      @@meridian208 thanks i will try that too keep up the good work 👍👌

  • @danl878
    @danl878 4 роки тому +1

    I have c10 mines leaking right in the same spot you think that can be it ?

  • @GJJC13
    @GJJC13 Рік тому +1

    How did you find the part #s for the bullet and the gear?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  Рік тому +1

      Where I live there is a transmission specific parts warehouse. They had all the info.

  • @leogetsome
    @leogetsome 4 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing.. very useful information

  • @thedarklordchinchin4873
    @thedarklordchinchin4873 3 роки тому

    Will it be the same as the 700r4 Chevy transmission

  • @josemortiz1223
    @josemortiz1223 4 роки тому +2

    How is doing now? It stopped the leak?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому +1

      It appears I might still have a small leak but I'm not sure if its from the cable or not. I haven't crawled under the car to look but seems farther forward now. It for sure stopped leaking for a while, but I've had to add about a quart and a half of fluid to the trans and now its got a small leak again. I'll keep you posted on what I find out...

    • @josemortiz1223
      @josemortiz1223 4 роки тому +2

      @@meridian208 not long ago i bought a 71 chevy c10, it's leaking trans oil and just found out its from the speedo bullet, thanks to your video now i know how to replace it. Thank you!

    • @Cseagull21
      @Cseagull21 4 роки тому +2

      @@meridian208 Any updates?

  • @funes3699
    @funes3699 4 роки тому +1

    Hows everything so far did it hold?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому +3

      This particular leak, yes it is fixed and holding well.

  • @joerodriguez8762
    @joerodriguez8762 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, running through the same issue just wondering if it worked ?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому +3

      Well, I'm not entirely sure yet. It did stop leaking for a week or two. But my transmission was a little low on fluid. Not enough to where it shifted weird or slipped, but showed low on the dipstick. As I added in more fluid to fill it up I noticed a leak starting again. However, the leak looks like its coming from further forward on the trans than the cable. It could be the pan now, I haven't crawled under the car again to verify what it is. I will try to do an update once I see what is going on. Thanks

    • @tristinmacentirejenkins3487
      @tristinmacentirejenkins3487 4 роки тому

      @@meridian208 y

    • @elainecowden2609
      @elainecowden2609 4 роки тому

      meridian208 and the king

    • @jessemendoza2991
      @jessemendoza2991 8 місяців тому

      ​@meridian208 has the leak held up?

  • @funes3699
    @funes3699 3 роки тому +1

    What happens if you don't screw it all the way in? Lol
    Would it make your speedometer gage not work properly?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  3 роки тому

      That's a possibility

    • @funes3699
      @funes3699 3 роки тому

      @@meridian208 I'll check I only screwed it half way didn't put it all the way now my speed gage makes noise but can't see no needle as I drive 😔

  • @ThePaolaDiego
    @ThePaolaDiego 3 роки тому

    Did you have to drain the oil prior to removing the parts

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  3 роки тому

      Some will leak out but I did not drain mine.

  • @txprospector
    @txprospector 4 роки тому +2

    So after changing all the stuff and reseating the inside of the bullet, what do you think caused the initial leak? Do you think you could have just tapped the inside of the bullet down and fixed it without replacing the plastic gear piece?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому

      In some cases that may work. In mine the gear and the seal were worn too bad initially.

  • @mrzales4633
    @mrzales4633 4 роки тому

    What’s the part number??

  • @Conner438
    @Conner438 4 роки тому

    Hello, I noticed mines leaking in the same spot, i saw how u loosened the main connection, is there it possible just to tighten that up? Sorry for the crazy question.

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  4 роки тому

      Are you talking about tightening the cable or the bullet part?

  • @frankiedeleon6795
    @frankiedeleon6795 2 роки тому +1

    Which year Chevy is this?

  • @Memphis-15bs
    @Memphis-15bs 5 місяців тому

    What transmission is this?

    • @meridian208
      @meridian208  5 місяців тому

      Th350

    • @Memphis-15bs
      @Memphis-15bs 5 місяців тому

      @@meridian208 I'm trying to identify mine. It's 496 stroker has hurst shifter automatic and the trans looks exactly like that one. Is mine th350 as well?

  • @livinthe5thsun79
    @livinthe5thsun79 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks dude

  • @Gasboatontires
    @Gasboatontires 3 роки тому

    The transmission fluid has no brain or it wouldn't have leaked out.

  • @ss396rat
    @ss396rat 4 роки тому

    I plugged mine

    • @TheSaxon25
      @TheSaxon25 4 роки тому

      You doing GPS speedo?!

    • @ss396rat
      @ss396rat 4 роки тому

      @@TheSaxon25 nope

    • @TheSaxon25
      @TheSaxon25 4 роки тому +1

      @@ss396rat you flying blind?! 🍻🇺🇸

    • @ss396rat
      @ss396rat 4 роки тому +2

      @@TheSaxon25 I look at the road not a speedometer, it tells me nothing I need to know

    • @TheSaxon25
      @TheSaxon25 4 роки тому +1

      @@ss396rat daaaaaaamn. Sounds like something Vin Diesel would say 🔥🍻🔥 I tend to agree + a time slip will tell you the information you NEED 🤙

  • @chrishaan5766
    @chrishaan5766 3 роки тому

    Next video.....
    Get some adequate lighting so we can actually see what you are talking about
    When you first get under the car the lighting is good
    Then when you remove the bullet lighting is terrible
    Lay a 4 ft shop light on the ground
    And maybe clear a spot off on your bench so your not tapping on the bullet so far away from the camera
    I don’t want to sound critical but you have some good information that’s being lost because of small details
    Always think about the viewer