inner speedo cable

[ushp12]

I have a '40 Plymouth p10 that needs a new inner speedo cable. I have seen some on various sites, but can't seem to find the correct length. My '40 parts book says it should be 79 5/32 in. long. Another

site said 79 1/32 in. long. Any ideas where I can find this item with the correct length?

Thanks! And everyone have great Christmas

and a happy New Year!

[Don Coatney]

Can you measure your old one?

[ushp12]

Yes! The length is 78 5/16 in., but it is broken on the one end. The speedo has not worked since I bought the car.

[Don Coatney]

Do you have the broken piece?

[48ply1stcar]

Check  with an independant auto parts store, they may be able to cut a cable to lenght for you based on the outer cable.  If you go a national chain store, some kid will cock his head to side and look at you like you came from outer space.

[TodFitch]

In my area there are still a couple of automotive instrument repair specialists. I'm pretty sure I could take my cable to them and they'd make up a new inner portion to match. . . Don't know about Spokane but I think Tucson is big enough that there would be a shop like that around.

 

Quick search turns up the following:

 

http://www.mechanicadvisor.com/wa/spokane/speedometer-repair

http://www.mechanicadvisor.com/az/tucson/speedometer-repair

[jeffsunzeri]

Generic speedo cable inners are readily available at most all automotive parts stores. You will have to cut this cable to length, and the kit provides a new drive-end and a tool to swage it on with one whack from a hammer. The kits are about $10. A good tip is to use your bench grinder to cut the cable to length to prevent fraying from using side cutters.

[Plymouthy Adams]

wrapping the  cable at the point it is to be cut with tape is also a good practice...zizz wheels do excellent here...