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69 speedometer sticking issues

Old Sep 25, 2013 | 01:34 PM
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My speedo sticks. If you drive 50, and then slow, it still indicates 50.
When i purchsed the car, upon disassembly i noticed the speedo cable wasnt clicked home against the speedometer. it worked ok prior to disassembly. I think maybe my speedo cable has stretched and/or is too long.
Willcox list a cable at 72".
Is this a standard length?
Is my 69 427 4speed factory with a one part or two section cable?
Can i unfasten the cable jacket at the tranny and pull out the cable to replace it?
I currently gave a one piece cable sysrem.

Thanks!
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Old Sep 25, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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How about pulling the cable out at the trani end, cleaning it and lubricating it with the correct graphite base speedo lube before replacing it.
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