The OD requires a different, and as you have already observed!, a longer
cable.
Cheers.
On Tue, 11 Apr 2000, David Massey wrote:
>
> Message text written by INTERNET:dncullig@us.ibm.com
> > I'm about to install a J-type OD transmission in my 1976 TR6. One of
> the first
> things I noticed was that the hook up for the speedo is on the passenger
> side of
> the OD transmission and on the driver's side on the old, non-OD box. It
> looks to
> me like the speedo cable is going to be short. Can the original cable be
> used?
> Does it have to be re-routed? Yes, I do have an EGR counter and hence, the
> two piece speedo cable. All insights are appreciated, and thanks.
>
> Dennis Culligan / 1976 TR6 CF57948U - TR6IUMPH / Highland,NY /
> DNCULLIG@US.IBM.COM
> <
>
> Don,
>
> On all the TR6's you use the same cable as you would on a non-OD
> transmission but you need a $50 right angle drive adapter that fits on the
> transmission. The stock cable is long enough if you route it over the top
> of the trans housing. Check the parts catalogs for the right angle drive
> unit.
>
> Dave Massey
> 71 TR6 with J-type OD (I know, I know. But I have a 73 frame so it does
> fit)
>
James A. Ruffner
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