Posted By: gts1
Speedo cable adapter - 02/23/09 01:18 AM
Does anyone make an adapter to use a 65 speedo cable with a 69 4 speed trans
Thanks
Thanks
Speedo cable adapter
Posted By: stumpy
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/23/09 01:44 AM
Can you change out the speedo gear holders? I don't know but it might be worth looking at.
Posted By: 446acuda
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/23/09 02:47 AM
A '66-7 cable is exactly what you need. Will bolt right in
Posted By: gts1
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/23/09 05:32 PM
Thanks
Posted By: Mr_fixit
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/24/09 12:06 AM
Isn't the 65 based on an entirely different gear in the trans.. the gear that drives the speedo pinion?
That means the 65 uses one style speedo pinion and the 66 up uses a different style. So if you find a cable that will work... would the speedometer work Correctly??
Am I understanding your question correctly?
That means the 65 uses one style speedo pinion and the 66 up uses a different style. So if you find a cable that will work... would the speedometer work Correctly??
Am I understanding your question correctly?
Posted By: 446acuda
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/24/09 01:48 AM
Quote:Been through it a few times and speedometer works fine with on '65-older and '66 newer trans as long as you have the correct speedo gear of course.
would the speedometer work Correctly??
Posted By: stumpy
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/24/09 03:00 AM
The cable works as a straight link so it has to work correctly. It has nothing to do with the gear in the trans other than being turned by it. All the cable has to do is hook up right on both ends.
Posted By: 1E2C
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/24/09 08:16 PM
Actually, every 65 speedo cable I personally have ever seen has the adaptor essentially molded onto the end of the cable itself. Never seen one with a removable cable housing. The 66 and up units I'm familiar with have all had the adaptor housing and cable as separate pieces. That unitized type cable construction is why us 65 guys have so much fun trying to find the correct gears.
OR... if he's suggesting to use the 66 cable to install a later, (post 65), trans into a 65 car - then I can readily believe that will work.
Mike
OR... if he's suggesting to use the 66 cable to install a later, (post 65), trans into a 65 car - then I can readily believe that will work.
Mike
Posted By: 1E2C
Re: Speedo cable adapter - 02/24/09 08:38 PM
Okay, so after I answered I went back and re-read the original post again and the reply that a 66 vintage cable will work to hook the 65 speedometer to a 69 trans is correct. Sorry, I got sidetracked by my frustration finding correct gears for my 65 stuff. Anyhoo, I went and took a pic of the tranny end on a 65 and previous years tranny, it's tacked on here.
Mike
Mike