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Title: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on October 22, 2007, 10:06:31 AM
I went to reinstall the speedo cable that the previous owner just left hanging in the engine compartment.  Well to my surprise there is an expandable rubber plug where the cable goes.

I can see a bolt hole next to the speedo cable hole so I am guessing that a hold down device is used.  I am thinking a lot like a dist hold down clamp.

So what are the facts and does anyone have one they would part with.

BTW: the reverse light cable I got works perfectly. 

Thanks
jim

ps: 75 4 spd.
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: TIGGER on October 22, 2007, 12:43:53 PM
I am pretty sure I have one somewhere.  I will check my parts car next time I am at my mom's house.  It will be sometime this week....
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on October 22, 2007, 02:14:11 PM

That would be cool tigger thanks
jim
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on October 28, 2007, 04:34:33 PM
Hey Tigger,
Even though I still need that part there is no rush at this point as I had another trip to the hospital and all is on hold til I heal some.
So what works best for you works for me.

jim
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: Pintony on October 28, 2007, 10:50:39 PM
Quote from: hellfirejim on October 28, 2007, 04:34:33 PM
Hey Tigger,
I had another trip to the hospital and all is on hold til I heal some.

jim

Hello hellfirejim,
Sorry to hear you have been to the BIG BLUE H.
Hope you are feeling better soon and back to wrenching on your Pinto.
From Pintony
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: TIGGER on October 29, 2007, 12:28:11 PM
Quote from: hellfirejim on October 28, 2007, 04:34:33 PM
Hey Tigger,
Even though I still need that part there is no rush at this point as I had another trip to the hospital and all is on hold til I heal some.
So what works best for you works for me.

jim

Jim, I found the part yesterday when I went over to rake some leaves.  I will set it aside for you so let me know when you are ready.  I hope you feel better soon.
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on October 31, 2007, 05:05:44 PM
Thanks guys, this going to the hospital is really getting old.  Well i do have something new, I am now bionic with an implanted defibb/pacemaker to control the speed of my heart until I can get a new one.   I feel pretty good all things considered so i am waiting for the restrictions to lift as I am waiting right now for my rebuilt starter.

Tigger I will pm you.
jim
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on November 05, 2007, 08:01:50 PM
Ok back to the speedo questions.  Does any body know what size the bolt is that goes into the side of the trans caes to hold down the retaining holder for the speedo cable??? 

Igot the retainer coming and I need to know the size of the bolt since I have none and will have to go buy one.

Thanks

jim
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: TIGGER on November 05, 2007, 11:45:18 PM
Quote from: hellfirejim on November 05, 2007, 08:01:50 PM
Ok back to the speedo questions.  Does any body know what size the bolt is that goes into the side of the trans caes to hold down the retaining holder for the speedo cable??? 

Igot the retainer coming and I need to know the size of the bolt since I have none and will have to go buy one.

Thanks

jim

Jim, you are getting the bolt as well ;D
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on November 06, 2007, 02:01:56 PM
Tigger,
You are the MAN!! :lol:

Thank you
jim
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on November 10, 2007, 10:00:39 AM
Tigger,
I got the parts.  thanks.  As soon as it warms up a bit I will install it.

People do business with tigger, it is a smart move.
jim
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: TIGGER on November 10, 2007, 03:51:27 PM
Thanks Jim, glad I could help.

Take care
Title: Re: Ok Brain trust speedo cable question....
Post by: hellfirejim on November 10, 2007, 09:56:33 PM
One last note and we can close this thread.  After i cleaned the retainer and bolt and yes he sent it to me dirty, can you believe that???? :lol:

I install the cable and retainer, crawled back in the drivers seat, stuck it in gear and the speedo worked.  How well who knows but at least it worked.

Thanks for the help.  One more problem down and probably time to start another thread.

jim