Speedometer cable
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5th Gear
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Orange Tx
Speedometer cable
My 81 has an upper and lower cable the cruse control is not working and the control box where both cables tie together is making lots of grinding noises so I disconnected
Is it possible to run 1 new cable from transmission to speedometer ?
What is procedure to disconnect and reconnect new cable to speedometer does dash and speedometer need to be removed ?
Is it possible to connect the original cables together with some sort of adapter connector
Is it possible to run 1 new cable from transmission to speedometer ?
What is procedure to disconnect and reconnect new cable to speedometer does dash and speedometer need to be removed ?
Is it possible to connect the original cables together with some sort of adapter connector
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
You can purchase a speedometer cable for your model year without cruise control. The cable will reach from the transmission directly to the speedometer, thus eliminating the cruise control. However, you will need to remove the speedometer from the dash to access the back of the speedometer for cable installation.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Georgia
I have had two 81s and I can reach right up behind the speedo if you take the AC vent duct out at the bottom. Most of the ducts just pull right out, no screws. There is a little tab at the back of the speedo. Just push it towards the speedo and the cable will pull strait out. It is a little tight but very simple.
