[TR] Speedometer cable repair kits -- any experience?

[Don Hiscock]

Thanks, Frank.  No need to find the guy for me, but he sounds like a
connection that others on the list might benefit from knowing about.

On Sat, May 9, 2026 at 9:23 AM Frank Fisher <yellowtr3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> there is a guy, or was some time ago who would make custom cables.
> for me he built a toyota to triumph cable.
> do i need to try and find him again for you?
>
> Frank
> southern california
>
>
> On Friday, May 8, 2026 at 08:40:33 PM PDT, Don Hiscock <
> don.hiscock at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> The 8' overdrive speedometer cable on my TR3B broke at the drive end a few
> months ago and I'm looking at replacement/repair options.
>
>
> https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gHQ6r2K/0/Kw43kwPvCn3hvxVCzrPkczV9fbgmfGBnXBfxprNXV/X5/i-gHQ6r2K-X5.jpg
>
> The silver-sheathed cables (the most authentic to the Smiths originals)
> formerly sold by TRF are out of stock and Albert reports his UK supplier
> went out of business unexpectedly, so with no alternative supplier they're
> not likely to come back anytime soon.
>
> Moss sell a 96" cable, but the housing is black.  Certainly an option.
>
> Napa sell speedometer cable repair kits, with various length universal-fit
> inner cables and a simple sort of staking tool to attach a fitting to one
> end.  The end fitting and staking tool are sold without the drive cable, as
> well.
>
> https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_6151798
> https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_6151823
>
> Has anyone used one of these?  How to they work?  It sorta looks like one
> cuts the cable to the right length and attaches the fitting, I'm guessing
> to the instrument end on our cars.  Is that right?  Are these a realistic
> repair option?
>
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