spedo cable
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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I have a 69 - was able to lie on my back and look underneath. You can actually see the cable going into the back of the speedometer. There is small spring clip that you need to push in toward the back of the speedometer to release the cable (don't just try to rip it out of there).
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
on my 77 there seems to be no retainer that keeps it in place...it just slips in ....i did with some really twisted arms and head.....
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Wheaton Illinois
On my 76 there is a spring clip as Witz described. If your car has AC you will need to pull the drivers side duct out to get your hand in to remove the cable. If the cable is out and you are patient you can feed it into the back of the speedo from behind the duct.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Smile, it's just the internet.
On a 68, it's threaded. It's a real bear to change. There is a steel crossbrace in there that literally butts up against the fitting. Changing those cables (tach, speed, trip) was the single worst thing I've had to do to my car. Plenty of cussing and cuts. Every time I got up under there, I'd knock some lightbulb socket or vacuum line loose and cut myself on some sharp screws or sheetmetal. Not enough room for a pair of pliers or a second hand to keep the threads aligned, either.
If you've got a clip, count your blessings.
If you've got a clip, count your blessings.
