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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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speedometer cable question.

guys the speedometer cable broke in our 85 f150,we through the old one away before we check to see how long it was.

we bought a speedometer cable repair kit.but cant get it the right length for the speedometer to work.

can someone tell me how to get the right length?


can someone also tell me how far the cable comes out the back of the speedometer?

this is like the 3rd kit we have bought and still cant get the right length
 
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Are you sure you don't have another problem? You can't take the cable and twist it with your fingers down at the tranny end and make the speedometer jump?
 
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