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Hello new to VCCA
have a 1928 chevy ab can someone tell me how to fix a leaking speedometer at the trans..leaks in to the cable housing and leaks from the cable housing can the speedo be remove with the trans in the car with out droping the drive line thanks rick

Hi bentwood,

Welcome to the VCCA's Chatter forum website! This is the best place to ask such questions and hear the thoughts of kindred, old Chevy enthusiasts!

The speedo cable unscrews from the side of the transmission so you can inspect it. You do not have to remove the tranny or anything else.

If I remember correctly, the last time I had this connection apart on one of my trucks, I cleaned up the nut and cable housing end and then smeared some Permatex Aviation Form-a-Gasket on the threads on the tranny and a little around the cable housing where the nut seats.

Cheers, Dean

Try adding a thick donut shaped felt to the inside of the housing screwed onto the transmission. The felt will absorb the lubricant and either reduce or eliminate leakage and still provide necessary lubrication.