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deezee 1st July 2010 07:01 AM

Speedo Drive
 
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 1st July 2010 07:55 AM

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

ozzy1 1st July 2010 08:01 AM

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 1st July 2010 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deezee (Post 40776)
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 1st July 2010 09:36 AM

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 2nd July 2010 11:52 AM

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.


twinturbo 2nd July 2010 12:26 PM

Was the car a taxi?

TT

twinturbo 2nd July 2010 12:27 PM

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 2nd July 2010 02:59 PM

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.


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