Speedometer Cable Length
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Anaheim California
Speedometer Cable Length
Just bought a speedo cable and need to shorten it 1". Can I use a hacksaw or wire cutters to get a clean cut? I don't have any other tools in the garage I can think of to use to cut it. What can be used to cut the cable clean? Thanks
Safety Car
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From: St. Joseph Mo
Cut off wheel in a Dremel tool.
How you gonna get the ends (sleeve/nut) back on?
An inch shouldn't make that much difference.
Now, wait a sec, are we talking about the core or the housing??????
How you gonna get the ends (sleeve/nut) back on?
An inch shouldn't make that much difference.
Now, wait a sec, are we talking about the core or the housing??????
Last edited by 67L36Driver; Mar 21, 2007 at 11:27 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Lakewood CO
I went through the same thing, but I just wanted to replace the inner spiral core. Went to a speedo shop and the had the core in bulk. Cut me a piece to the original's exact length and then used a little welding device to finishish the tips correctly. Very inexpensive! Then just had to slip the inner core into the outer tube and everything has worked since.
