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Title: 1953 speedometer cable
Post by: broadcreek on October 11, 2015, 10:39:50 AM

My current speedometer cable is causing the speedometer needle to bounce around a lot. I've lubed the cable but it doesn't help. My attempts to buy another cable have not worked out. Can anyone recommend a reliable source? Thx

Title: Re: 1953 speedometer cable
Post by: tturley on October 11, 2015, 03:50:09 PM

Did you try McVey Cadillac ?

Title: Re: 1953 speedometer cable
Post by: Dan LeBlanc on October 11, 2015, 06:35:17 PM

Have you taken the speedometer apart to check the worm gear? That's a common failure point in these units from failing to lubricate the wick.

Title: Re: 1953 speedometer cable
Post by: Dave Ventresca on October 11, 2015, 07:33:07 PM

or the magnet in the head is worn which causes needle to jump around. Dave

Title: Re: 1953 speedometer cable
Post by: Bob Schuman on October 12, 2015, 11:37:41 AM

I recommend Dick Reynolds in Naples, Florida if you need a complete new cable assembly. Last year he made one for my 49 Cadillac and it fit and works perfectly. His phone is 941-643-4103.
Bob Schuman, CLC#254

Title: Re: 1953 speedometer cable
Post by: broadcreek on October 18, 2015, 10:49:55 AM

Thanks for all the leads___ I'll check these out.

Title: Re: 1953 speedometer cable
Post by: 55 cadi on October 19, 2015, 11:31:50 PM

One more to check into is "allcads" in Las Vegas.

Has a lot of original parts, I walked his inventory and wow.

And he has repop.

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