Speedometer cable length

[greg g]

On a drive on Sunday, my speedometer quit working.  As the odo was not advancing my conclusion is the cable has broken.  Conventional knowledge suggested I would need a longer cable when I installed my 1954 OD trans.  The one in the car fit and worked for 3 years.  I have looked at replacements from folks on e Bay and have noticed three lengths listed.  I am thinking the one for a 48 Dodge might be a bit longer than the Plymouth one due to the deeper bell housing due to fluid drive.  Does anyone know the three lengths, I believe they are 57, 59 1/2, and 62.  Thinking 59.5 would work, maybe provide a little wiggle room, but not be overly long.  Anybody have any experience with the various lengths?  I am aware that extenders are available but that seems to add a couple additional failure points to the assembly.

[Sniper]

ATP Y804 is 63 inches long.  $9 at summit racing.

 

I ran ATP Y803 in my 51, it's 83 inches long, but the ends are the same as the Y804.

[greg g]

Thanks!

[greg g]

Just called ORiellys, the will have it in my local store for pickup tomorrow  AM for apx 9 bucks. They crossover to a Pioneer branded piece which exchanges to the ATP Y804.

[Sniper]

Let us know how it works for you.