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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by xderelict, Oct 9, 2017.

  1. xderelict
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    Need a parts number for a speedometer drive cable for a 5/8"x 18" thread. It's going to a Saginaw 4 speed transmission. Any help is appreciated. 22308765_1473297779372500_2107495094932102443_n.jpg 22366803_1473297776039167_2508306848289283393_n.jpg
     
  2. squirrel
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    get a speedo cable for a GM car or truck up to the mid 60s, it should fit.

    There are different lengths, you didn't specify, so it's hard to give you the correct part number.
     
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    yup, but from a style perspective, Lokar stuff and Moon stuff are mutually exclusive, aren't they?
     

  5. xderelict
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    I'd say somewhere in the 60 inch range. The transmission is a 74 Vega 4 speed.
     
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    Any good speedo shop should be able to make one to order. Not that many around but there are still some, maybe try a big truck repair shop. I had one made by a local shop to mate the Watson 3 speed auxiliary trans in a '40 Ford big truck I had to a Stewart Warner Speedo no problem.
     
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  9. squirrel
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    or just drive down to your local parts store and buy one...it's not a special part, by any means.
     
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  10. xderelict
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    The local parts store wants an OEM application. The speedometer is not OEM. 5/8"x18" thread and a .104 square drive doesn't mean anything to them.
     
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  12. squirrel
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    Like I said...pick a mid 60s or older GM car. LIke a 1964 Belair, 283 engine, 3 speed transmission.
     
  13. squirrel
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    Are you sure it doesn't have the correct thread? The last one I bought, did...
     
  14. Moriarity
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    yup. I usually order one for a 55 chevy. 63 inch long. just bought one on rock auto the other day for less than 8 bucks
     
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  15. that cable that Squirrel gave the part # of CA3002 will work just fine with that speedometer.. go down to an O'Reilly and get one

    why make it harder than it needs to be?

    or..... i have an extra one here , if you want to stop by you can have it
     
    Last edited: Oct 9, 2017

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