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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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I just replaced the tach cable in my 71. In order to get the new one through the fire wall the rubber, or now almost plastic plug crumbled into pieces. What is the best way to plug the hole in the firewall?
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Order a replacement grommet. It is slit to let the cable go in easily.
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Do you know the part number/source for the replacement grommet?
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http://www.zip-products.com/Zip/prod...A2D845557E1FED
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Doc Rebuild Grommets PDF
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There are 4 hole grommets for the tach cable, wires, oil pressure guage line, and a 3 hole gormmet for the vacuum lines. Be sure to get the right one because I think they are different diameters.

PS: looks like the Doc. explains them carefully enough.

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