Anyone replace the speedo cable?, What am I not getting? |
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Anyone replace the speedo cable?, What am I not getting? |
tygaboy |
Mar 7 2017, 09:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,431 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm working on my '74 1.8 and among other things, the speedo cable housing was cracked at the angle drive so I ordered a new one from Pelican.
I go to replace it by cutting the damaged end off and pulling the cable into the cabin. I haven't yet disconnected the other end from the speedo. I figured I'd do all the dirty work under the car first. As I go to feed the new cable from under the car into the interior, the end that connects to the speedo won't fit through the opening in the firewall - it's too big. The end that connects to the trans is even bigger. The Hayes manual is no help. Not even a picture. NOTE: I purchased the cheap GEMO product vs OEM. Later today I hope to pull the speedo end and see if it's smaller but has anyone had this same issue or am I missing something simple here...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I'll also call Pelican and see if they can help. Thanks, Chris Attached thumbnail(s) |
ndfrigi |
Mar 7 2017, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,953 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
the biggest hole from the engine firewall is where you insert the speedo cable and goes out/up just before the shifter. Maybe sir Chris you got a wrong speedo cable.
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Sea Dragon 914 |
Mar 7 2017, 06:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 26-February 03 Member No.: 358 Region Association: Northern California |
I've replaced the Speedo cables several times on different cars using the Gemo and have had no problems. It's a tight fit but should work. As Dave said, it makes it much easier to remove the center pad so you can access the channel. I don't recall having to remove the whole center console.
It's not that difficult but can be time consuming. the biggest hole from the engine firewall is where you insert the speedo cable and goes out/up just before the shifter. Maybe sir Chris you got a wrong speedo cable. |
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