speedometer

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I took my 47 WDX for a 50 mile round trip this saturday down route 55 in south jersey to a car show. I was mostly at 45 mph and at times touching 50, and the truck drove awesomely, straight and although loud smoothly and handeled the bumps very well, the road is quite modern.

My truck has what appears to be original type tires and 5.83 gears, can anyone tell me at about what RPM the truck was going at ? And is this OK for an 18500 mile engine?

Also my speedometer pointer seems to have separated from the circular part that drives it, is there an easy type fix for this issue ? All in all it was an awesome drive and I cant wait to do it again this year, thanks paul.

[gmharris]

The speedometer thing is a pretty easy fix. There's a guy selling the plastic disk on ebay. He has a link to a video on youtube which shows you how to fix the speedometer. You can probably find the vodeo by searching youtube.

The process is fairly straight forward. But, it depends on how easy the disk pops off the speedometer shaft. It's easy enough to break the shaft.

I would certainly put a couple of drops of WD40 on the hub and let it sit for a few days. There might be a better way to get the disk off than he shows in the video.

[Gordon Maney]

I am not sure what you are asking on the 18,500 mile part. It is an engine with that many original miles, or it's a rebuild with that many miles? In either case, it is perfectly fine what you did.

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18500

Gordon, the engines miles are origional and Im just not familular with the 230 and " life span " so to speek . Are the 230's solid lifter cams and in need of tune up adjustments ? I know that the engine makes its power at lower rpms and I am courious about the rpms at 50 mph and if this speed is OK for extended highway driving, thanks paul. Gordon do I need a subscription to post pics here ?

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front axle

I opened what I hope is the right plug for the front axle, its on the drivers side about 1/3 to 1/2 way up the housing. Oil came pouring out so it seems to be over full. Where does the oil stop traveling inside of the houseing, because the knuckels have only greese in them at what point does the oil stop. And I cant figure out how someone over filled the houseing. Also when are the little lights on the side of the cab suposed to be on, mine dont seem to be working thanks paul. Do you need to be a magazine member to post pictures ?

[Gordon Maney]

Gordon, the engines miles are origional and Im just not familular with the 230 and " life span " so to speek . Are the 230's solid lifter cams and in need of tune up adjustments ? I know that the engine makes its power at lower rpms and I am courious about the rpms at 50 mph and if this speed is OK for extended highway driving, thanks paul. Gordon do I need a subscription to post pics here ?

Yes, they have solid lifters, and need occasional valve adjustments.

Regarding life span, back in the 50's it was common for some engines to benefit from ring and valve jobs at 50,000 miles. Yours is young from any perspective.

We say they are 45 mph trucks, and yes, in good tune and reasonable operating condition, you can run 50 all you want.

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Thanks gordon

[Gordon Maney]

I opened what I hope is the right plug for the front axle, its on the drivers side about 1/3 to 1/2 way up the housing. Oil came pouring out so it seems to be over full. Where does the oil stop traveling inside of the houseing, because the knuckels have only greese in them at what point does the oil stop. And I cant figure out how someone over filled the houseing.

Also when are the little lights on the side of the cab suposed to be on, mine dont seem to be working thanks paul. Do you need to be a magazine member to post pictures ?

You can overfill a housing if you fill it when it is not on level ground. Or, if you are pumping it in after it is already full. The unlevel terrain possibility is more likely. The inner axle shaft rides on a big bushing that has a seal behind it. That is where the oil stops, to use your terms. The knuckle housing is isolated and should, in theory, only contain grease.

[Clint Dixon]

You can overfill a housing if you fill it when it is not on level ground. Or, if you are pumping it in after it is already full. The unlevel terrain possibility is more likely. The inner axle shaft rides on a big bushing that has a seal behind it. That is where the oil stops, to use your terms. The knuckle housing is isolated and should, in theory, only contain grease.

Another possibility is that the truck has been through some water crossings, or has been subjected to a lot of high pressure car washes. Water may have entered the axle housing enough to float the gear lube on top and give the appearance of an overfilled condition.

[Gordon Maney]

Another possibility is that the truck has been through some water crossings, or has been subjected to a lot of high pressure car washes. Water may have entered the axle housing enough to float the gear lube on top and give the appearance of an overfilled condition.

Eeeeek!