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Old Oct 8, 2023 | 10:56 PM
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Speedometer cables

1990 F-250 4x4 XLT Lariat 5spd manual with Cruise control

looking for a new speedometer cable. I replaced the Speedo gears, truck finally reads the right speeds. Months later Speedo cable finally “broke” internally (I’m guessing).

My speedo needle dances up and down while I go down the road. I looked at some Speedo cables online and some cables are longer than others (I have a two door which length do I need?) And some say with or without cruise control. I have cruise control.
I couldn’t find the part on Jeff’s Bronco Graveyard. Rockauto parts list has limited info on some of their parts, I might just get the 72” length w/ cruise control, but I would appreciate some assurance if any of you would be kind enough to provide it!

thank you very much
 
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Since your speedo doesn't work anyway, why not pull your cable out and measure it?
 
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Originally Posted by jas88
Since your speedo doesn't work anyway, why not pull your cable out and measure it?
because I don’t want to pull my cluster twice. It’s my daily. You’re probably right though.
 
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Disconnect and remove the cable. Reconnect the electrical and put a screw or two back on to hold it in place. Leave the bezel off for the time being.
 
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