Trip Odometer Reset Cable Replacement
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Trip Odometer Reset Cable Replacement
I recently got a new trip reset cable to replace the ceased one on my 73. I know that it bolts to the back of the speedometer. What I don't know is how to get to this nut without useing a plasma cutter or reciprocating saw.
Any tricks? There is so much junk under there, I can't imagine trying to snake a small wrench to where it needs to get to.
Any tricks? There is so much junk under there, I can't imagine trying to snake a small wrench to where it needs to get to.
Last edited by CA-Legal-Vette; Sep 15, 2008 at 03:38 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
I've R & R'd this cable a couple of times.
I have done it after removing the cluster and also done it with the cluster installed. With the cluster installed, you should be able to reach the nut on the back of the speedometer with a small open end wrench. You might want to lower the column for some extra room. (I use a couple of long bolts of the same size to support the column after removing the short bolts.)
One thing I have found is that on my '73, there is a round brace with flat ends that bolts in the dash right behind the cluster. If you attach the cable to the speedometer and the lower attachment point with the cluster out of the car (very easy to do) and then shove the cluster into place it will put a real sharp bend in the cable. This can severely restrict the operability of the cable and even damage the speedometer head. What works best is to attach the cable first to the speedometer and then as you slide the cluster into place... feed the lose end of the cable over the brace. Then take the lose end down to the lower attaching point. (You won't be ably to attach it to the lower attaching point unless the cluster is fully seated.) This method eliminates any kinks in the cable.
As I mentioned above, I have also replaced the cable with the cluster installed and while more difficult, it is possible to do. If you do it this way, it becomes very apparent that the cable should be routed around the brace and not in front of it.
Good luck... GUSTO
I have done it after removing the cluster and also done it with the cluster installed. With the cluster installed, you should be able to reach the nut on the back of the speedometer with a small open end wrench. You might want to lower the column for some extra room. (I use a couple of long bolts of the same size to support the column after removing the short bolts.)
One thing I have found is that on my '73, there is a round brace with flat ends that bolts in the dash right behind the cluster. If you attach the cable to the speedometer and the lower attachment point with the cluster out of the car (very easy to do) and then shove the cluster into place it will put a real sharp bend in the cable. This can severely restrict the operability of the cable and even damage the speedometer head. What works best is to attach the cable first to the speedometer and then as you slide the cluster into place... feed the lose end of the cable over the brace. Then take the lose end down to the lower attaching point. (You won't be ably to attach it to the lower attaching point unless the cluster is fully seated.) This method eliminates any kinks in the cable.
As I mentioned above, I have also replaced the cable with the cluster installed and while more difficult, it is possible to do. If you do it this way, it becomes very apparent that the cable should be routed around the brace and not in front of it.
Good luck... GUSTO
Melting Slicks
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From: Marietta GA
Thanks for posting the info. I will save to my archives and maybe the future owner will have the intestinal fortitude to install the reset cable. My 73 is a convertible, so the brace makes job really easy 🤬
And I just happen to be working on the cable today...clean * re-grease.
