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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 12:39 PM
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Speedometer cable

I need to find a speedometer cable for my '78 F-250 4x4 Ext cab truck. i see a thick wire coming out of my transfer case but it's only 12" long. where can i get another one at and where does it plug into?

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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 02:29 PM
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Speedometer cable

There is a small , short bolt (3/8's I think) that holds the cable in the correct position on the xfer case-----take that bolt loose and look at the gear to determine its condition---that cable should run back into and behind your dash and screw into the little thingy that tells you how fast you're not going------also if you don't have aset of service manuals---I would consult Motor haven here on this website and\or look on ebay for a used, origional set of truck manuals---for your truck , I picked up a set for my 77 for about 65-----best money I ever spent----- fd
 
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Old Sep 3, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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Speedometer cable

If you have a speedometer shop in your location, they can make a complete cable assembly for a resonable cost.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 11:57 PM
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Old Sep 8, 2002 | 02:56 AM
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You can get the Ford part at AutoKrafters.com-a pinion gear on the end of an armored cable.Pinion gear goes into tranny
 
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