That's right, if you don't connect the ground to the gauge, both the temp.
and fuel gauges will read about 1/4 to 1/3 too high... if it's loose,
they'll read erratically, and if it's tight, they'll work well.
(I recommend tight)
Luke
'71 spit
>
> I believe that the ground is for the internal lights
> as well as the voltage sabalizer which is on the back
> of the speed and allows the fuel and temp guage to
> work properly.
>
> Chris DeStaffany
> 1975 spit
>
>
>
> --- 1784T2Y4DY <1784T2Y4DY@email.msn.com> wrote:
> >
> > I have run into trouble getting my speedo to work.
> > It is in a 78 Spit.
> > The cable seems to turn if it is removed from the
> > transmission or from
> > the speedo. The speedo will turn if the cable and
> > gear etc. are
> > removed from the transmission. I noticed in my
> > Haynes book that there
> > is a earth wire to be attached. What is the purpose
> > for this?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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