How do I hook up this speedo cable?
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How do I hook up this speedo cable? TKO gurus please help!!!
Hey!
I bought a used TKO and there was a new speedo cable in the box. But how do I hook up this cable at the speedometer?
My Corvette is a 1968.
Here a picture:
I bought a used TKO and there was a new speedo cable in the box. But how do I hook up this cable at the speedometer?
My Corvette is a 1968.
Here a picture:
Last edited by Günther-C3; Mar 24, 2011 at 01:54 PM.
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Mine has a metal clip that holds it into place. I don't have a picture handy, but can take a pic tonight. I have my dash out right now, but I'm ready to get it all back together.
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Yes, you are right. My speedo cable should have a cap-nut for screw on. Can I get this from Keisler?
Another question: I also have a electrical connector for the speedo. Is there a conversion box available that converts the electrical signal to a mechanical? Like you need when you install a T56.
Thanks, Günther
Another question: I also have a electrical connector for the speedo. Is there a conversion box available that converts the electrical signal to a mechanical? Like you need when you install a T56.
Thanks, Günther
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Yes, you are right. My speedo cable should have a cap-nut for screw on. Can I get this from Keisler?
Another question: I also have a electrical connector for the speedo. Is there a conversion box available that converts the electrical signal to a mechanical? Like you need when you install a T56.
Thanks, Günther
Another question: I also have a electrical connector for the speedo. Is there a conversion box available that converts the electrical signal to a mechanical? Like you need when you install a T56.
Thanks, Günther
If you have a mechanical speedo connection on your trans I would use that. You only need the VSS signal from the trans if you are using fuel injection or other computer controls.
If you do decide to buy a Cable-X there is a guy on ebay who sells them both as Buy-It-Now and regular no-reserve auctions, with a starting price of $249.00. There are very few people bidding on these so I waited until near the end and bid $249 and won it. Most other vendors sell them for over $300.00
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@Keisler Automotive: yesterday I sent a mail to your customer service, but didn´t get a answer till now.
I want to buy the correct speedo cable from you. Please send me a e-mail with all details you need from me, so I can buy it as soon as possible!!!
Best regards from Austria, Günther
I want to buy the correct speedo cable from you. Please send me a e-mail with all details you need from me, so I can buy it as soon as possible!!!
Best regards from Austria, Günther
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Here you go Ian. First shot shows clip attached to the speedometer. Second pic I'm pushing clip toward base, You push it down like that when you are disconnecting the cable . . . push clip down and pull cable out. To reattach, just press cable down on the speedometer until you hear the "click" of the clip as it locks cable. Third pic shows cable connected, you can barely make out the clip, but it there at the base of the cable. Hope this helps . . . Lane
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