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12-17-2014, 12:19 AM | #1 |
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Speedo cable too short, ideas?
I put in a Mitchell OD in my Vicky last winter. Bought a new speedo cable, and it keeps slipping out of the Mitchell cable housing. If it was 1/2" longer I wouldn't have a problem. Any ideas on an extension or ??? Thanks and Happy Holidays!
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12-17-2014, 01:32 AM | #2 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
A speedometer shop might be able to make a longer one for you. Probably won't have one in LaGrande, but Google is your friend.
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12-17-2014, 01:41 AM | #3 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
Is there a 28-29 and 30-31 length? Bob
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12-17-2014, 02:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
Did you get your "new" cable from Mitchell? I could be wrong, but I thought that they shipped a longer cable with their OD.
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12-17-2014, 08:57 AM | #5 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
Is just the cable itself? Or,the housing too? If it's just the cable I seem to remember new cables coming with a little slug to fit into the drive.I think it was about 5/8 long.Not sure why it was done that way,unless they were using an off-the-shelf end that was easily available that really was too short.
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12-17-2014, 11:38 AM | #6 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
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If you cant find a speedo repair shop, try a cable repair shop. They repair and make up brake and clutch cables for cars and bikes. My local cable guy made up a new speedo cable for my A some time ago. Happy holidays guys. Regards Chris Cape Town |
12-17-2014, 11:44 AM | #7 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
You might check into cables made for the 32-39 (possibly even to 1948) Ford cars and pickups. They are all longer than the Model-A cables and many have the same end fittings as the 30-31 Fords. I bought one at a swap meet thinking it was for a Model-A but discovered that the part number was for a 1930's Ford V-8. It fit perfectly but was about 2 inches longer than the Model-A cable.
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12-17-2014, 12:37 PM | #8 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
When I was messing with my not working overdrive/speedo setup, I drove to North Hollywood Speedometer and they made me a new one while I was waiting, exactly to my specifications. Took about 5 minutes. Put yours in a $5.95 priority mail box, send it to them with a note how much longer you want it, and within a week you'll have it in the mail.
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12-17-2014, 01:30 PM | #9 |
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Get in touch with Smith and Jones Antique Auto Parts in West Columbia, S.C.and tell them what ends and what length cable you need. They can custom make a cable for you. They did one for my overdrive setup.
John
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12-18-2014, 12:21 AM | #10 |
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Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?
Thanks guys for all the great ideas! Merry Christmas!!!
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