After reading this I went and checked my set of Inline tube stainless cables.
Sure enough the original meaures 54 1/2" and the inline cable 52". I also have a set od Bill's original connector pieces (thanks Bill).
I ordred my cables through YearOne, so I don't know if I can exchange for the proper cable or not. The problem is I can't get the hook to attach to the transmission crossmember. I believe it would still work with the smaller cable but for what I paid i would like to have the correct length.

Inline guys?