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ole_Bill · 03-03-2014, 02:56 PM

Imagine my surprise when I pulled the speedometer cable from my 1946 2-dr sedan and found it was only 22 inches long. No wonder the speedometer had not been working. So now I need a new cable and some instruction on how to get out the piece of cable that is still in the metal cable run. I assume it will have to come out from the transmission end....how do I do that?

41 Fords ohio · 03-03-2014, 03:39 PM

You should be able to unscrew the other end at the trans. Once you get it off you should be able to take a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the rest of the cable out. If it's stuck inside of the housing. You might have to soak the housing in some PB Blaster for a few days

oldskool · 03-03-2014, 03:51 PM

you might be better off replacing the whole cable and casing there not that expensive $15-25 range,yours may have a kink or bad spot

Ralph Moore · 03-03-2014, 04:32 PM

Speaking of speedo cables, where is a good source for them?

deuce lover · 03-03-2014, 04:43 PM

Got mine(cable & casing $22.95 ) at The Early Ford Store in San Dimas,CA 909-305-1955.He does use USPS for shipping.It will fit in a flat rate envelope($5.80).

Steves46 · 03-03-2014, 05:00 PM

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Agree with replacing the cable/casing. I got mine from C & G and it fit perfectly. I'm pretty sure most of the parts places get the cable & housing from the same supplier.

03-03-2014, 02:56 PM	#1
ole_Bill Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 70	Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable Imagine my surprise when I pulled the speedometer cable from my 1946 2-dr sedan and found it was only 22 inches long. No wonder the speedometer had not been working. So now I need a new cable and some instruction on how to get out the piece of cable that is still in the metal cable run. I assume it will have to come out from the transmission end....how do I do that? __________________ "I ain't no mechanic, my posts should make that obvious, I'm jus doin my best with what I got."

03-03-2014, 03:39 PM	#2
41 Fords ohio Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salt Lake City,Utah Posts: 141	Re: Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable You should be able to unscrew the other end at the trans. Once you get it off you should be able to take a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the rest of the cable out. If it's stuck inside of the housing. You might have to soak the housing in some PB Blaster for a few days __________________ When will I be old enough to know better?

03-03-2014, 03:51 PM	#3
oldskool Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: shirley ny Posts: 992	Re: Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable you might be better off replacing the whole cable and casing there not that expensive $15-25 range,yours may have a kink or bad spot

03-03-2014, 04:32 PM	#4
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable Speaking of speedo cables, where is a good source for them?

03-03-2014, 04:43 PM	#5
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable Got mine(cable & casing $22.95 ) at The Early Ford Store in San Dimas,CA 909-305-1955.He does use USPS for shipping.It will fit in a flat rate envelope($5.80).

03-03-2014, 05:00 PM	#6
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,050	Re: Replacing '46 sedan speedometer cable Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Agree with replacing the cable/casing. I got mine from C & G and it fit perfectly. I'm pretty sure most of the parts places get the cable & housing from the same supplier. __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!