Value of Series 2 XJ6 with Chevy Conversion?
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Well if anyone is interested, it's a 73 XJ6. Has been painted a light blue. Interior is dark blue. Chevy 350. Speedo bounces around...something with the transducer I'm guessing. So Speedo and I'm guessing odometer do not work. All other gauges work. Aftermarket CD player, so the radio/climate control panel is off/missing. Trans felt like it was shifting a little hard. Otherwise, body and interior looked very solid. Asking 2500. Can search Jag in Baltimore craigslist.
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Mine runs by a cable from the tail shaft of the transmission up to the back of the speedo head the old fashioned way. (It also has a 90 degree adapter at the trans.)
As mentioned, unless a transmission with transducer has been install in the car at along with the newer engine, this is how it probably works too.
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As mentioned, unless a transmission with transducer has been install in the car at along with the newer engine, this is how it probably works too.
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If the Jaguar's original speedometer is still in place, it is cable driven. I'd guess that
the Chevrolet installation included a GM TH350 transmission. It should have a gear in the tail shaft. A cable drives from there.
As Elinor says, with authority, it is a symptom of a dry cable. Back in the day, we lubed them with a graphite laden grease. Messy as all get out, but effective.
Carl
the Chevrolet installation included a GM TH350 transmission. It should have a gear in the tail shaft. A cable drives from there.
As Elinor says, with authority, it is a symptom of a dry cable. Back in the day, we lubed them with a graphite laden grease. Messy as all get out, but effective.
Carl
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i use a GPS speedometer in my 1985 Buick GN , converted with an LS2, and 4l80E trans.
trans no place for cable attachment, so google GPS speedometer, Dakota Digital with a close Gage face!
accurate to .01 mph, speed zone notifications, changes face color when over adjustable speed , couple other useless options!
many types nowadays internet.
trans no place for cable attachment, so google GPS speedometer, Dakota Digital with a close Gage face!
accurate to .01 mph, speed zone notifications, changes face color when over adjustable speed , couple other useless options!
many types nowadays internet.
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