source of od cable

[austinsailor]

I need a cable for "new" overdrive. I can buy a generic cable with a small knob, but there must be a better choice. I think it should have a big knob for one thing. What are you guys using?

Thanks.

[DJ194950]

ckeck out the cable at: fifthaveinternetgarage.com. looks nice.

$55 seems a little pricy, but has labeled t handle that appears to correct size.

a while back there was a used original priced at $95. start price and sold for that on ebay. so $55 seems ok for new.

doug.

happy hunting

[steveplym]

I bought one from O'reilly's. It was just a dorman cable with a lock out handle.

It wasn't strong enough for me so I ended up ordering the one from Fifth avenue. It is very nice and works very well.

[Robin (UK)]

I fitted one like that in my Plymouth. It's a nice piece.

Only $50 from here...

http://www.alibaba.com/product/us107756064-258950443-0/Transmission_Parts_Overdrive_Selector_Cable.html

[austinsailor]

Thanks guys. Either one looks like it would work fine. I'll order one Monday. I'm anxious to see how it works.

[suntennis]

To attach the cable requires a clamp on the transmission and a special bolt to connect the end of cable to the lever. If you do not have these parts, maybe 5th ave net garage has them.

[michael.warshaw]

ive got a nice one for 40 dollars .

[BobT-47P15]

I bought a lightweight one from O'Reilly for about $20 - then was

told it's too flimsy. Later got a cable from a 50 or 51 Plymouth

that was heavier, but not sure it's quite long enough--does not

say "overdrive" on it - may have been the hood release.

Robin - did your cable come with an under dash mounting

bracket?

[Robin (UK)]

Robin - did your cable come with an under dash mounting

bracket?

No Bob, but it just needs a simple L-shaped bracket. I have it fitted on the left of the dash, above the hood pull.

[austinsailor]

>To attach the cable requires a clamp on the transmission and a special

>bolt to connect the end of cable to the lever. If you do not have these

>parts, maybe 5th ave net garage has them.

My transmission has both those in it. Is there anything else I'll need? It has the governor, back up lockout switch (minus screws) and solenoid.

[steveplym]

>To attach the cable requires a clamp on the transmission and a special

>bolt to connect the end of cable to the lever. If you do not have these

>parts, maybe 5th ave net garage has them.

My transmission has both those in it. Is there anything else I'll need? It has the governor, back up lockout switch (minus screws) and solenoid.

Sounds like you have it all, just need the relay and a kickdown switch.

[hkestes41]

I got the cable with the "Overdrive" inscribed into the T-Handle when I bought the engine and transmission. It had an underdash bracket that looked like a mini version of an add on single gauge bracket.

I took the bracket off the cable as I had an extra hole at the far left side of the switch plate with the heater controls. Popped the hole plug out put the cable in then put the T-Handle back on.

[steveplym]

Here's a pic of it installed on the lower part of the dash. My cell phone pic is a little out of focus.

This is an overdrive cable I had a few years ago and sold it to Young Ed before I decided to buy an od myself. It has the inscription and the L shaped bracket.