turning back odometer
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turning back odometer
When the new engine goes into my I want the odometer reading to match the engine miles. Is there anyway to turn the odo back or zero it out. I'm sure it would be difficult , but just want to know if it can be done and how, thanks
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Originally Posted by JDM_Infini
When the new engine goes into my I want the odometer reading to match the engine miles. Is there anyway to turn the odo back or zero it out. I'm sure it would be difficult , but just want to know if it can be done and how, thanks
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Put a drill driving it at 150+mph for the better part of a year, wrap it over 1mil to 0.
Now that you've mentioned it, though, I may try to take apart my spare gauge cluster. I had some questions on how it was wired up internally anyway.
IT'S ILLEGAL TO DO THIS.
IT'S VERY ILLEGAL TO DO THIS.
I'll see what I can find out for you.
-=Russ=-
Now that you've mentioned it, though, I may try to take apart my spare gauge cluster. I had some questions on how it was wired up internally anyway.
IT'S ILLEGAL TO DO THIS.
IT'S VERY ILLEGAL TO DO THIS.
I'll see what I can find out for you.
-=Russ=-
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It is very easy to modify the odo, however as mentioned above it is very very illegal to do.
There are two odometers on a FC. One that displays the mileage that you can see, and one that controls the 20Kmile switch that is hidden inside, that you can not see.
It has been covered here in the past, so you may want to search next time before posting
But in case your search button is broken...
There is a small C clip on the odometer rods that holds the nembers in position. Remove the clip, and you can slide the numbers down the rod slightly and then move the number to the position you want. Then push them back tight and re-install the c clip.
But remember this is a federal offense... and highly ilegal.
There are two odometers on a FC. One that displays the mileage that you can see, and one that controls the 20Kmile switch that is hidden inside, that you can not see.
It has been covered here in the past, so you may want to search next time before posting
But in case your search button is broken...
There is a small C clip on the odometer rods that holds the nembers in position. Remove the clip, and you can slide the numbers down the rod slightly and then move the number to the position you want. Then push them back tight and re-install the c clip.
But remember this is a federal offense... and highly ilegal.
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Jeez, Remind me to [b]never[/i] buy an FC off this board.
The engine being rebuilt is such a small portion of the total package. There is no way that Mileage is referring to the engine only.
Case in point, If i get some piece of **** with no paint, the doors don't close the interior is just rags, the tranny doesn't shift, the suspension is worn completly, ALL busing are gone the windows are sunburned.........(you get the picture) and say:
its rebuilt! with Low mileage!! great shape!!! Are you the guys that list some old piece of **** with only 18k miles on Autotrader?? Then I click on the photo and it's some 187k piece of ****.......
The engine being rebuilt is such a small portion of the total package. There is no way that Mileage is referring to the engine only.
Case in point, If i get some piece of **** with no paint, the doors don't close the interior is just rags, the tranny doesn't shift, the suspension is worn completly, ALL busing are gone the windows are sunburned.........(you get the picture) and say:
its rebuilt! with Low mileage!! great shape!!! Are you the guys that list some old piece of **** with only 18k miles on Autotrader?? Then I click on the photo and it's some 187k piece of ****.......
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The odometer is there for the chassis, not the engine. In addition to being illegal, most insurance companies keep a record of your odometer reading when you first sign up to keep track of your driven miles. I dont think they will be too happy with that.
Pen and paper? Log the mileage in your maintenance log book?
Pen and paper? Log the mileage in your maintenance log book?
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Originally Posted by snowball
ilegal yes but in some cases good, friends 240sx cluster broke we installed one with 1/3 the miles it be nice to set it back to the real miles.
And what was said regarding the rest of the package is true - the engine is a MINOR part of the vehicle.
That said, there are cases when I'd agree with zeroing an odometer.
If you strip the car to the bare frame, repair any rust/dents/scrapes, and in the process of putting it back together replace *every* wear item (bushings, carpet, seats), rebuild the engine, totally refurb the transmission (new synchros, bearings, etc), and basically build yourself a brand new factory FC (or better than factory), I could understand wanting to zero the odometer. However, it would be easier (and probably at least partially legal) to just replace the cluster with an 0 mile unit. At that point, you're looking at something resembling a collector's/classic car, so rules might be different. And if you did that much work to a car, it'd likely be something you're planning to keep for a *long* time.
Other than that case, don't screw with it. It's not worth it.
-=Russ=-
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Originally Posted by JDM_Infini
When the new engine goes into my I want the odometer reading to match the engine miles. Is there anyway to turn the odo back or zero it out. I'm sure it would be difficult , but just want to know if it can be done and how, thanks
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yeah...probably like...600 dollars..or more.
I really wish Rotary RUN was still importable from Aerodyne. I loved their Non-pop ups and front bumper.
I really wish Rotary RUN was still importable from Aerodyne. I loved their Non-pop ups and front bumper.
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Originally Posted by Syonyk
Congratulations. You're the 3rd person in the history of automobiles who wants to tamper with the odometer to *increase* the miles shown.
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Originally Posted by rotorforce
I don't reccomend it for legal purposes. If you plan on selling the car in the future it would be considered odometer fraud.
Originally Posted by Icemark
It is very easy to modify the odo, however as mentioned above it is very very illegal to do.
There are two odometers on a FC. One that displays the mileage that you can see, and one that controls the 20Kmile switch that is hidden inside, that you can not see.
It has been covered here in the past, so you may want to search next time before posting
But in case your search button is broken...
There is a small C clip on the odometer rods that holds the nembers in position. Remove the clip, and you can slide the numbers down the rod slightly and then move the number to the position you want. Then push them back tight and re-install the c clip.
But remember this is a federal offense... and highly ilegal.
There are two odometers on a FC. One that displays the mileage that you can see, and one that controls the 20Kmile switch that is hidden inside, that you can not see.
It has been covered here in the past, so you may want to search next time before posting
But in case your search button is broken...
There is a small C clip on the odometer rods that holds the nembers in position. Remove the clip, and you can slide the numbers down the rod slightly and then move the number to the position you want. Then push them back tight and re-install the c clip.
But remember this is a federal offense... and highly ilegal.
Originally Posted by jhammons01
Jeez, Remind me to [b]never[/i] buy an FC off this board.
The engine being rebuilt is such a small portion of the total package. There is no way that Mileage is referring to the engine only.
Case in point, If i get some piece of **** with no paint, the doors don't close the interior is just rags, the tranny doesn't shift, the suspension is worn completly, ALL busing are gone the windows are sunburned.........(you get the picture) and say:
its rebuilt! with Low mileage!! great shape!!! Are you the guys that list some old piece of **** with only 18k miles on Autotrader?? Then I click on the photo and it's some 187k piece of ****.......
The engine being rebuilt is such a small portion of the total package. There is no way that Mileage is referring to the engine only.
Case in point, If i get some piece of **** with no paint, the doors don't close the interior is just rags, the tranny doesn't shift, the suspension is worn completly, ALL busing are gone the windows are sunburned.........(you get the picture) and say:
its rebuilt! with Low mileage!! great shape!!! Are you the guys that list some old piece of **** with only 18k miles on Autotrader?? Then I click on the photo and it's some 187k piece of ****.......
Last edited by Wh1t3 C0m3t; 02-27-06 at 08:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by kungfuroy
The odometer is there for the chassis, not the engine. In addition to being illegal, most insurance companies keep a record of your odometer reading when you first sign up to keep track of your driven miles. I dont think they will be too happy with that.
Pen and paper? Log the mileage in your maintenance log book?
Pen and paper? Log the mileage in your maintenance log book?
imo its really just dumb to turn your odometer back cause you got a new engine.
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Originally Posted by Gatlin
Is there a way to install a second (aftermarket) odometer, to log engine miles?
Or, heck, put it in your sigfile. *shrug*
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i understand but, as I said the car is being completely overhualed, I am more interested in the mileage of the engine than the chasis, I'd rather calculate chasis miles than engine miles. thanks for the advice though everyone.
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I'd only reset the odometer with new engine, suspension, interrior, fully ruts free painted exterrior, transmission, exhaust, LSD, breaks, and more, heck even the wiring and electrical. Then I'd call it safe to reset the miles, with tires that have full tread too. It'd just be best to not reset the odometer though.
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Originally Posted by Wanked_FC
any car over 10 years old in my state is exempt from odometer reporting anyways, so it would technically be illegal, but there'd be no recourse in my state.
The only way to get around the Federal rule is to have a certifed odometer sticker placed on the car saying what the miles were before the odometer modification.