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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 11:23 AM
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My 1972 Convertible Stingray with an automatic transmission has a problem with the speedometer. The speedometer has stopped working. I heard a noise behind the dash which could be the cable coming loose a few days before the speedometer stopped working. The tachometer is working fine. While it might be simply a loose connection, I would like to go ahead replace the speedometer cable at the same time I try to fix it. However, I am at a lost to know what cable to order. When I go online there are several different cables (lower, upper, etc.) I am currently in the USA but the car is in England. Thought I would pick up the right cable while I am here. Any help on which cable to get? thanks for the help!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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Your car appears to have a double cable upper and lower. Since you dont know which if any cable has failed you will need both.
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Thanks for info. You are right I will order both cables to be sure. Appreciate your help.
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