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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 10:43 PM
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I am looking to replace my cable on my 1970 corvette with 454 w/4-sped trans. The inner diameter of the part that attaches to the speedometer is 0.625 inches. The replacement diameter is 0.575 inches. It will not go onto the speedometer. It appears that every place I have looked, carry the same aftermarket cable. Anyone have any ideas. My old cable will slide on with no problems.
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 03:07 AM
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Is the outer cable housing the same length as the old one? If so transfer the inner cable from the new one into the old housing.
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A complete cable is not very expensive. Under $30 for the cable and housing.
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 09:03 PM
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A complete cable is not very expensive. Under $30 for the cable and housing.
I got a complete cable, but it does not slide onto the speedometer like the one that came off. The new one has an inner diameter of about 0.035 inches less.
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I just replaced both my tach and speedo cables. Zero problems with them going on the gauges once I got the drive ends of the inner core lined up.

https://www.volvette.com/CA07A.html
https://www.volvette.com/CA09.html
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Originally Posted by TimAT
I just replaced both my tach and speedo cables. Zero problems with them going on the gauges once I got the drive ends of the inner core lined up.

https://www.volvette.com/CA07A.html
https://www.volvette.com/CA09.html

how do u remove old tach cable from behind the gauge cluster? I have new cable but cannot get my
hand or tool up behind the tach gauge? I really do
not want to pull out my gauge cluster to replace new
Tach cable??? Any suggestions or ideas on how to
unscrew old tach cable? Thanks
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Originally Posted by BK N 66
how do u remove old tach cable from behind the gauge cluster? I have new cable but cannot get my
hand or tool up behind the tach gauge? I really do
not want to pull out my gauge cluster to replace new
Tach cable??? Any suggestions or ideas on how to
unscrew old tach cable? Thanks
Remove the driver's seat and reach up there and push the 'CLIP' while a helper pulls from under the hood.


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Old Apr 28, 2024 | 05:03 PM
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If you have a convertible there is Noah to get your fingers on the speedometer clip, there is a brace in the way. Good Luck.
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