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speedo cable for autometer speedometer needed
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speedo cable for autometer speedometer needed
I'm in the process of installing a new 5" mechanical autometer speedometer in my 76. I didn't realize at the time of purchase that the original speedometer cable isn't a direct fit. Searching the forum, I saw that a 68 speedo cable should work. Just wanted to verify that this is correct and find out where I can get one. Thanks
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just got back from autozone
Autozone didn't have any of them in stock, so I couldn't test fit. They had a couple of different options, I want to make sure I'm ordering the right one. I think they had a two piece cable as well. I'm not sure if I need a one piece or two piece cable. They also had a couple of different lengths. Does anyone know the correct cable and length to order? Thanks
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Find out what length you used stock and use that. For these type issues I go to CarQuest and get them to give me the book. In there is an illustration guide that shows lengths and end configurations.
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Picked up the 83" cable today, not sure if it's the right length. They also had a 63" cable. Hopefully I'll be able to test fit it tonight. If I have the wrong length, please let me know before I crawl up under the car. Thanks
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Originally Posted by vette4820
Autozone didn't have any of them in stock, so I couldn't test fit. They had a couple of different options, I want to make sure I'm ordering the right one. I think they had a two piece cable as well. I'm not sure if I need a one piece or two piece cable. They also had a couple of different lengths. Does anyone know the correct cable and length to order? Thanks
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Originally Posted by vette4820
Picked up the 83" cable today, not sure if it's the right length. They also had a 63" cable. Hopefully I'll be able to test fit it tonight. If I have the wrong length, please let me know before I crawl up under the car. Thanks
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I believe they had one for cruise control, not sure though. If the 83" cable is too long, I'll measure and see if the 63" is long enough. I don't want to tuck 20" of cable somewhere. I guess I'll just have to wait until I get the original one out and measure.
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I think Autometer makes adapters that go on the back of the speedo.
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just got out from under the car
Couldn't get the cable out all the way tonight. Used an extension cord to get a crude measurement, it's definitely the 63" cable. I'll post the part # tomorrow after I exchange the other cable. Looks to be pretty easy to replace, plus it was only $16.99.
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Autozone part # for the 63" cable is CA-3002. It was only $9.99, so not expensive at all. Hopefully I'll have a chance to install it this weekend. What have you guys done for all the indicator lights like the blinker and brake light? I haven't figured out what I want to do yet, but I would be fine without having them, as long as I knew everything worked ok.
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Originally Posted by vette4820
Autozone part # for the 63" cable is CA-3002. It was only $9.99, so not expensive at all. Hopefully I'll have a chance to install it this weekend. What have you guys done for all the indicator lights like the blinker and brake light? I haven't figured out what I want to do yet, but I would be fine without having them, as long as I knew everything worked ok.
