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Title: Speedometer continued i
Post by: Coral58 on January 15, 2024, 10:29:11 PM
Hi,me again. I've just removed the inner speedometer cable from my 58. I was fortunate enough to remove it from under the dash. I removed the cover under the steering column,here I could see the end of the cable threaded to the lower rear of the gage cluster. By removing two heat and defrost ducts and bending down a third one, I could undo the cable and turn it down enough to remove the inner cable.
It appears in n good condition, no worn areas, but some dry tacky areas at the dash end. Tomorrow I plan to decrease lube it well and reinstall.     
I'd like to test it with out moving to car,which direction should it turn, can I put the trans end  into a low speed  drill. All of your previous comments have been very helpful.     Ivan
Title: Re: Speedometer continued i
Post by: The Tassie Devil(le) on January 15, 2024, 11:15:56 PM
In a word, Yes.   You can remove the end from the Transmission, and then rotate the gear with a battery drill.   But, the drill has to be in reverse rotation.

Bruce. >:D
Title: Re: Speedometer continued i
Post by: Lexi on January 15, 2024, 11:56:50 PM
Quote from: Coral58 on January 15, 2024, 10:29:11 PMHi,me again. I've just removed the inner speedometer cable from my 58. I was fortunate enough to remove it from under the dash. I removed the cover under the steering column,here I could see the end of the cable threaded to the lower rear of the gage cluster. By removing two heat and defrost ducts and bending down a third one, I could undo the cable and turn it down enough to remove the inner cable.
It appears in n good condition, no worn areas, but some dry tacky areas at the dash end. Tomorrow I plan to decrease lube it well and reinstall.     
I'd like to test it with out moving to car,which direction should it turn, can I put the trans end  into a low speed  drill. All of your previous comments have been very helpful.     Ivan


 :)   Clay/Lexi