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1929 passenger - length of inner speedometer cable #329547 12/28/14 08:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 37 Oslo, Norway Anagriff OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Anagriff Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 37 Oslo, Norway	Dear listers, Car = 1929 AC sports roadster. This post concerns building a new speedometer cable - I have a replacement inner cable that you thread into the outer and swage the end contact on. I have never seen a complete cable as the one on the car was ruined. How much of the inner cable should be visible sticking out, on each end? Very grateful for any info & suggestions. Thanks, Dave Last edited by Anagriff; 12/28/14 08:38 PM.

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Re: 1929 passenger - length of inner speedometer cable Anagriff #329553 12/28/14 09:22 PM
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jack39rdstr ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,192 Likes: 8 Australia	1929 length tip to tip is 58 1/8 inches JACK

Re: 1929 passenger - length of inner speedometer cable jack39rdstr #329676 12/30/14 05:37 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 37 Oslo, Norway Anagriff OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Anagriff Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 37 Oslo, Norway	Jack - thanks so much for the reply. Dave

Re: 1929 passenger - length of inner speedometer cable Anagriff #329689 12/30/14 10:50 AM
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Chipper ChatMaster - 15,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 The Great State of TEXAS	Make sure that you don't have an issue with the speedometer head. Resistance in that unit is the # 1 reason for cables breaking. If it is lack of lubrication in the cable/housing then typically the needle or drum will oscillate or wiggle before the cable breaks. There may be a noise but it can come from the cable or speedometer so that is not a reliable indication of the problem. I know of too many people who break several cables before suspecting the speedometer is the problem. How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!

Re: 1929 passenger - length of inner speedometer cable Chipper #329697 12/30/14 11:16 AM
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Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Quote Make sure that you don't have an issue with the speedometer head. Resistance in that unit is the # 1 reason for cables breaking. I agree. I have had several speedometers come into the shop with that exact problem. The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

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