Speedo cable with tremec TKO?
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From: Plano TX
Speedo cable with tremec TKO?
So what did you guys with Tremec TKO's do for your speedo cable? The way it is angled it seems there's no way to keep it from contacting the exhaust pipe (unless you have sidepipes, of course). I wrapped aluminum heat insulation around it but that didn't work. The speedo died today. I figure the cable got too hot, bind, and stripped the plastic gear in the tranny.
I have a 90 dgr adapter on order and hope that will let me get the cable away from the exhaust.
I have a 90 dgr adapter on order and hope that will let me get the cable away from the exhaust.
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Re: Speedo cable with tremec TKO? (zwede)
I have a 90 dgr adapter on order and hope that will let me get the cable away from the exhaust.
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Re: Speedo cable with tremec TKO? (zwede)
I used the ford version of the Tremec TKO and the speedometer cable came out well in front of the crossmember.
This is a poor shot but without the exhaust pipes installed.
This is a poor shot but without the exhaust pipes installed.
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Re: Speedo cable with tremec TKO? (norvalwilhelm)
I used the ford version of the Tremec TKO and the speedometer cable came out well in front of the crossmember.
This is a poor shot but without the exhaust pipes installed.
This is a poor shot but without the exhaust pipes installed.
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Re: Speedo cable with tremec TKO? (fauxrs)
is that designed for the tach drive cable - or the speedo cable - or is there a difference?
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Re: Speedo cable with tremec TKO? (zwede)
I wish I could offer something. So far mine is working, tho I did have to bend the cable a little tighter to get it off the exhaust. Probably don't have enough miles on it to no if it will last. How much was the 90 degree adapter (just in case)?
Chris
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Re: Speedo cable with tremec TKO? (71roadster)
I wish I could offer something. So far mine is working, tho I did have to bend the cable a little tighter to get it off the exhaust. Probably don't have enough miles on it to no if it will last. How much was the 90 degree adapter (just in case)?
Chris
Chris
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Re: Speedo cable with tremec TKO? (zwede)
Just wanted to post that Swarr (Swarr automotive where I bought the tranny) was nice enough to send me a new speedo adapter shaft even though I told him how it broke and it really wasn't the fault of the adapter.
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