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| tygaboy |
 Mar 7 2017, 09:32 AM
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I'm working on my '74 1.8 and among other things, the speedo cable housing was cracked at the angle drive so I ordered a new one from Pelican.
I go to replace it by cutting the damaged end off and pulling the cable into the cabin. I haven't yet disconnected the other end from the speedo. I figured I'd do all the dirty work under the car first. As I go to feed the new cable from under the car into the interior, the end that connects to the speedo won't fit through the opening in the firewall - it's too big. The end that connects to the trans is even bigger. The Hayes manual is no help. Not even a picture. NOTE: I purchased the cheap GEMO product vs OEM. Later today I hope to pull the speedo end and see if it's smaller but has anyone had this same issue or am I missing something simple here...? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I'll also call Pelican and see if they can help. Thanks, Chris Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| tygaboy |
Mar 7 2017, 07:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,323 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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The cable is in. And I'm an idiot...
You think I would have mentioned this at the beginning: The fuel pump had been relocated to the front and a PO routed the pump wires along side the speedo cable, through that same hole in the firewall. Since I cut the cable and pulled it out, I didn't have to deal with the wire interfering with the cable end. I didn't realize the hole would only allow the cable end to fit - and nothing else. So, I wasn't paying enough attention... After removing the wire, the speedo cable slipped through. THEN, I threaded the pump wires back through. Let the ridiculing begin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Mar 8 2017, 09:48 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,324 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Mar 7 2017, 08:45 PM)  The cable is in. And I'm an idiot... You think I would have mentioned this at the beginning: The fuel pump had been relocated to the front and a PO routed the pump wires along side the speedo cable, through that same hole in the firewall. Since I cut the cable and pulled it out, I didn't have to deal with the wire interfering with the cable end. I didn't realize the hole would only allow the cable end to fit - and nothing else. So, I wasn't paying enough attention... After removing the wire, the speedo cable slipped through. THEN, I threaded the pump wires back through. Let the ridiculing begin! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) No ridicule needed. Just another info thread to add to 914world and successful progress for your car.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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tygaboy Anyone replace the speedo cable? Mar 7 2017, 09:32 AM
Jett I'm replacing the speedo cable this week and t... Mar 7 2017, 09:48 AM
tygaboy
I'm replacing the speedo cable this week and ... Mar 7 2017, 09:52 AM mepstein It's always worth checking the dealer. Mine do... Mar 7 2017, 09:55 AM ConeDodger What you're not getting is that in your case, ... Mar 7 2017, 10:04 AM Darren C http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i265.... Mar 7 2017, 10:11 AM Optimusglen This is what the parts book shows the speedo cable... Mar 7 2017, 01:24 PM tygaboy
This is what the parts book shows the speedo cabl... Mar 7 2017, 04:33 PM SirAndy What I have is one continuous cable and the ends d... Mar 7 2017, 05:44 PM Dave_Darling The cable gets fed in from the engine bay. Best t... Mar 7 2017, 03:44 PM Vacca Rabite
The cable gets fed in from the engine bay. Best ... Mar 8 2017, 08:49 AM ndfrigi the biggest hole from the engine firewall is where... Mar 7 2017, 06:17 PM Sea Dragon 914 I've replaced the Speedo cables several times ... Mar 7 2017, 06:24 PM |
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