Thanks to everyone who responded. I finally got hold
of the PO and he mentioned that the gearbox was
swapped out before he bought it and no records exist
of what was put in. His mechanic told him he thought
it is a Japanese transmission - perhaps Toyota or
Nissan. I wonder why anyone would put another 4-speed
in there if they were going through all the trouble of
replacing it with an aftermarket unit, but to each his
own I guess.
I'm now in the process of finding someone who can
fabricate a new cable for me.
So, anyone have any experience with what 3rd party 4
speed transmissions from Japan are typically or
historically used on these cars? It would be
interesting if it is one that could easily be swapped
with a 5-speed. But that is probably just wishful
thinking.
Thanks
Cameron
'71 GT6
--- Cameron Rooke <beaker211@rogers.com> wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I am having a little trouble finding a proper speedo
> cable for my '71 GT6 and wonder if there is any
> wisdom
> out there that might be able to help.
>
> I know that several years before I got the car, the
> gearbox had been replaced. With what, I don't know.
> I
> thought it was just a re-manufactured GT6 gearbox
> but
> that may not be the case. I ordered a replacement
> speedo cable from spitbits, but it doesn't fit.
> First,
> the one on the car today is about 6ft long whereas
> all
> the new ones are 5ft long. This might be too short
> to
> reach although I haven't tried yet.
>
> More importantly, the screw connector at the gearbox
> end of the cable currently on the car is larger than
> the gearbox end connector on the replacement cable.
> Replacement cables have connectors that are about
> 3/4"
> inside diameter. Mine is about 7/8".
>
> I've tried TRF, VB and obviously spitbits but to no
> avail. Anyone have any idea what kind of cable might
> fit? In the meantime, I'm going to look tonight to
> see
> if there is a commission number on the gearbox that
> might lend a clue.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Cameron
> '71 GT6
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