Speedo Drive

[deezee]

My Sierra donor speedo cable is really quite long, with a chunky box on it (looks like a 2nd takeoff, cruise control maybe?) I obviously want a shorter cable. Any idea what my options are, where to go etc?

[David_17]

carbuildersolutions sell universal throttle cables (different lengths). As do many other places.

[ozzy1]

I'm sure there is a uk company called speedycables who will make a cable any length for any application also Europa will do but seem a bit dear to me.

www.Europaspares.com

[twinturbo]

My Sierra donor speedo cable is really quite long, with a chunky box on it (looks like a 2nd takeoff, cruise control maybe?) I obviously want a shorter cable. Any idea what my options are, where to go etc?

Post up a picture, it may be worth selling the cable.

What engine are you using? the box will most likly be a VSS and may be needed for correct running of the engine.

TT

[deezee]

It was off a 1.8 CVH Sierra, but I'm using a RS2000 16V DOHC engine in my Haynes. I'm lazy cos I'm off work. As soon as I get dressed and into the garage, I'll take a photo.

David_17? Throttle cable? Seriously?

[deezee]

Twin Turbo. Here is that promised photo of my chunky speedo thing. All it says on it is "1 pulse equals 1 rotation" or words to that effect.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4754087605_9b0bf040fd.jpg

[twinturbo]

Was the car a taxi?

TT

[twinturbo]

It's not a Ford part by the looks, I expect if you undoo the scres the top will lift of revealing a normal cable.

TT

[deezee]

Yeah, you can see into the unit and its got an exposed speedo cable inside. Hmmmm, sounds like I'm better off getting an original one off ebay or something.