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Old May 24, 2016 | 12:47 PM
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Speedometer cable length

Does anyone have the correct length for a replacement speedometer cable?
Once I crimp the new end I won't get a second chance.
F-1 w/Stock light duty 3spd.......
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1950FordF1
Does anyone have the correct length for a replacement speedometer cable?
Once I crimp the new end I won't get a second chance.
F-1 w/Stock light duty 3spd.......
B7C-17260-A .. Speedometer Cable - 69.20" long / Obsolete

1948/52 F1/F8 Conventional Cab / 1957 F100/350 3 M/T & A/T / 1958 F250/350 A/T / 1959/60 F100/700 Borg Warner T-98 4 Speed.

HAVEN FORD in Haven KS has 1 = 620-465-2252.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Olathe KS has 1 = 913-220-5746.

MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS CO. in Rockport IN has 1 = 812-359-4965.
 
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Old May 24, 2016 | 01:13 PM
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You are amazing Bill.
I vote you should change your FTE name to "Number Super Hero".

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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 08:58 PM
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Does anyone know the part number for a '48 ford f-6, with 226, and 4 speed (with dual rear end) speedometer cable? And where to get one
 
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Originally Posted by chrislynn5
Does anyone know the part number for a '48 ford f-6, with 226, and 4 speed (with dual rear end) speedometer cable? And where to get one
99A-17260-C .. Speedometer Cable - 70" long / Obsolete

1940 Ford/Mercury Passenger Cars / 1948/52 F5/F6 Conventional Cab (not a COE) & School Bus with Two Speed Rear Axle.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.

CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 759 (!) = 800-476-9653.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
99A-17260-C .. Speedometer Cable - 70" long / Obsolete

1940 Ford/Mercury Passenger Cars / 1948/52 F5/F6 Conventional Cab (not a COE) & School Bus with Two Speed Rear Axle.

GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 1 = 800-543-4959.

CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 759 (!) = 800-476-9653.

I thought this was the correct part too until I saw the picture.
The end is not correct.
The speedometer has a vacuum device on it that adjusts the speed based on hi/low on the rear end.
And the cable I'm replacing isn't 70inch.


I found this after I posted and ordered it to see if it will work. The connectors appear correct.


Dennis Carp




Speedometer Cable
Item # 8C-17260-A

1
$19.95
$19.95


Speedometer Cable | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts

I'm hoping it works... Thanx.
 
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Originally Posted by chrislynn5
I thought this was the correct part too until I saw the picture.

The end is not correct.
Where in the Ford truck parts catalog did you find a pic of the original cable?

The speedometer has a vacuum device on it that adjusts the speed based on hi/low on the rear end.

And the cable I'm replacing isn't 70inch.
How long do you think Carpenter's cable is?

I found this after I posted and ordered it to see if it will work. The connectors appear correct.

Speedometer Cable
Item # 8C-17260-A



1

$19.95

$19.95




Speedometer Cable | Dennis Carpenter Ford Restoration Parts

I'm hoping it works... Thanx.
This is the same speedometer cable that I listed in post #2. B7C-17260-A replaced 8C-17260-A

Applications: 1948/52 F1/F8 Conventional Cab & School Bus / See post #2 for further applications.
 
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