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Old 12-17-2014, 12:19 AM   #1
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Default Speedo cable too short, ideas?

I put in a Mitchell OD in my Vicky last winter. Bought a new speedo cable, and it keeps slipping out of the Mitchell cable housing. If it was 1/2" longer I wouldn't have a problem. Any ideas on an extension or ??? Thanks and Happy Holidays!
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A speedometer shop might be able to make a longer one for you. Probably won't have one in LaGrande, but Google is your friend.
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Is there a 28-29 and 30-31 length? Bob
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Did you get your "new" cable from Mitchell? I could be wrong, but I thought that they shipped a longer cable with their OD.
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Old 12-17-2014, 08:57 AM   #5
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Default Re: Speedo cable too short, ideas?

Is just the cable itself? Or,the housing too? If it's just the cable I seem to remember new cables coming with a little slug to fit into the drive.I think it was about 5/8 long.Not sure why it was done that way,unless they were using an off-the-shelf end that was easily available that really was too short.
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Old 12-17-2014, 11:38 AM   #6
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Hi Kressej,
If you cant find a speedo repair shop, try a cable repair shop. They repair and make up brake and clutch cables for cars and bikes. My local cable guy made up a new speedo cable for my A some time ago.
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Old 12-17-2014, 11:44 AM   #7
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You might check into cables made for the 32-39 (possibly even to 1948) Ford cars and pickups. They are all longer than the Model-A cables and many have the same end fittings as the 30-31 Fords. I bought one at a swap meet thinking it was for a Model-A but discovered that the part number was for a 1930's Ford V-8. It fit perfectly but was about 2 inches longer than the Model-A cable.
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Old 12-17-2014, 12:37 PM   #8
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When I was messing with my not working overdrive/speedo setup, I drove to North Hollywood Speedometer and they made me a new one while I was waiting, exactly to my specifications. Took about 5 minutes. Put yours in a $5.95 priority mail box, send it to them with a note how much longer you want it, and within a week you'll have it in the mail.
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Old 12-17-2014, 01:30 PM   #9
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Get in touch with Smith and Jones Antique Auto Parts in West Columbia, S.C.and tell them what ends and what length cable you need. They can custom make a cable for you. They did one for my overdrive setup.

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Old 12-18-2014, 12:21 AM   #10
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Thanks guys for all the great ideas! Merry Christmas!!!
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