[Tigers] Speedo Cable Installation

[Chris Thompson]

You only have to line up that bolt once.  When you have it all apart, cut or grind a notch at the bottom of the retaining ring.  Then you can first install the retaining ring,  then insert the speedo cable, swing the retaining not-quite-ring over top, and tighten.  If there is a next time, you don't even have to take the bolt out. I did from below on my lift.
Chris
B382000331

From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Ron Fraser via Tigers
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2024 4:59 PM
To: gharlowe at comcast.net; tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Speedo Cable Installation

Graham

I replaced the gear on the my cable last year.

You can get at the speedo cable at the transmission by taking the panel off the tunnel under the carpet, but it is not easy.
Getting the bolt lined up to go back into the transmission was the hard part, I managed it with some profanity.

The bolt is easier to line up from underneath and possibly the whole job is easier from underneath.

Ron Fraser

From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net<mailto:tigers-bounces at autox.team.net>> On Behalf Of gharlowe at comcast.net<mailto:gharlowe at comcast.net>
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2024 1:07 PM
To: tigers at autox.team.net<mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Tigers] Speedo Cable Installation

Hey all -

I recently had a local shop replace my clutch, along with a few other repairs/updates.   On the drive home, I noticed the speedo wasn't working.   I mentioned it to the shop and they said it works "when it wants to" but would be happy to take a look (meaning extra $).   My overall impression of the shop's work is just okay, so I was going to troubleshoot what I could before bringing the car back for more of their time.

It's been about 20 years since I installed that cable and could use a refresher.   The installation at the gauge end is pretty straightforward, but as I recall the speedo gear end is more tricky.   I seem to remember that there here was an access port on the transmission tunnel underneath the carpet and cubby box (?).   Or is it easiest to raise the car and access from underneath?   Some combination?

Thanks much!

- Graham Harlowe
  B382001466






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