CP64365

I just pulled my tach cable from my 64 coupe. The cable is in a spiral wound gray metal casing and is only 23-23" long. The connector at the distributor had a metal knurled fitting, while the connector at the tachometer meter had a metal hex nut. I do not know if this could be original, but my concern is the length of replacement cables. From those reproduction dealers that actually list the length of the cable, they seem too long (e.g., 27"). Done anyone know who sell a cable that is closer to 23-23"? Would the longer 27" cable work. I am planning on installing the 90 degree adapter at the distributor Corvette America shows a photo of their cable which appears to have the same fittings on the end, but they do not list the length of their cable. Will have to call them Monday. Any suggestions? Thanks. Dave

oldsarge

Paragon, who I definetly trust BTW, shows a 64 tach cable for 24 3/4" long.

JohnZ

The cable isn't original - it's some sort of replacement; originals didn't have the spiral metal casing or hex ferrules. Paragon has a correct cable, and there's no need for the Bubba 90* adapter if the distributor is installed/oriented correctly - the tach drive will point directly at the cable hole in the firewall.