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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Since my tach cable & housing are now trash I'm looking to get a replacement.

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1. Are all the aftermarket ones like the one from Zip longer than stock?

2. Any issues using the longer one?


Got my insulation kit from MadVette today and I want to go ahead and get a tach cable in while I've got the interior stripped...
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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I used the replacement longer one and actually found it to be better than the original. It allowed a more generous arc which appears to let the cable turn freely compared to the original. YMMV.

edit: I also replaced mine with the interior in and, apart from a minor struggle, it's not that painful. Took me 15 minutes.
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Thanks for the info.


Mine should be a piece of cake since the interior will be stripped down next to noting..
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