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Corey Bowcutt

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Speedometer cable Details
« on: April 16, 2021, 02:11:32 PM »
I bought a new speedometer cable and I have a few questions.  The new cable has a 4-5 inch long reinforcement tube (shown in the picture) that came with it.  Does anyone know where this piece should reside in the routing of the cable?

Also the clamp shown in the picture was used on my original cable.  This is the clamp used down by the transmission support.  Does this clamp look correct?

Thank you,

Corey

Special Ed

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Re: Speedometer cable Details
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2021, 07:06:36 PM »
Auto or 4 speed as they are different.

Corey Bowcutt

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Re: Speedometer cable Details
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2021, 08:48:48 AM »
It is a 4 speed.

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Re: Speedometer cable Details
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2021, 09:16:21 AM »
The reinforcement protects cable as it passes through transmission support.  I have not seen that type clamp used but am more familiar with 67's where a clip type was seen on passenger floorboard.  Original 4 speed cable has a metal band around cable where it passes through the clip.
67 GT350  SJ 02/01/67  Gray 4spd A/C
67 Coupe  SJ 11/16/66  White Auto A/C PDB

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Re: Speedometer cable Details
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2021, 10:36:07 AM »
Agree -that clip is incorrect.  It can be a hard piece to find.  Posted a pic on here previously; will have to look for it, again.

At least your cable is black.
 

JD

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Re: Speedometer cable Details
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2021, 10:54:42 AM »
If this helps, here is what I have for the '67 Version in the passengers side floor area...
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

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Re: Speedometer cable Details
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2021, 11:13:42 AM »
Cory:  Finally found pics of original '68 auto tranny cable clip.

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Re: Speedometer cable Details
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2021, 12:00:24 PM »
Hard clip to find unbroken  and i gave one to eddie r to make last fall  as its a much needed part not serviced by ford.