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Bob NH · 06-13-2021, 03:50 PM

I wonder if someone can tell me the correct cable length for 42-47 Ford pickups ? Not sure the one in it now is right ?

Gary in La. · 06-13-2021, 07:41 PM

As per the Green bible parts catalog it is 55 inches.

The casing sheath length is 54 inches.

ford38v8 · 06-13-2021, 08:17 PM

Cable length is critical only in relation to the sheath it runs in. Too short obviously wouldn’t engage, but also, just 1/8” too long within the sheath will bind and kink up. Ask me how I know.

Bob NH · 06-14-2021, 07:38 AM

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Thank u guys, appreciate the info. I have to check as it looks like the currently installed one is too long.

06-13-2021, 03:50 PM	#1
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 816	Correct speedometer cable length ? I wonder if someone can tell me the correct cable length for 42-47 Ford pickups ? Not sure the one in it now is right ?

06-13-2021, 07:41 PM	#2
Gary in La. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 866	Re: Correct speedometer cable length ? As per the Green bible parts catalog it is 55 inches. The casing sheath length is 54 inches. Last edited by Gary in La.; 06-13-2021 at 09:35 PM. Reason: add info

06-13-2021, 08:17 PM	#3
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,638	Re: Correct speedometer cable length ? Cable length is critical only in relation to the sheath it runs in. Too short obviously wouldn’t engage, but also, just 1/8” too long within the sheath will bind and kink up. Ask me how I know. __________________ Alan

06-14-2021, 07:38 AM	#4
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 816	Re: Correct speedometer cable length ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank u guys, appreciate the info. I have to check as it looks like the currently installed one is too long.