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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Speedometer cable replacement

I need to replace the speedometer cable in my '76 F-250. What is the proper way to disconnect the cable from the speedometer head? Can it be done without pulling the dash apart? Any special tools? Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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To disconnect it - there is a white color plastic collar that locks the cable onto the head. You have to push the connector to the side and the cable will slide out then. The cable should come out fairly easy. I have a good pic on my computer at home that I can post when I get there.

I don't think you need to pull the dash out to get it, as long as you can fit on the floor and reach your arm up there.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I got it done. I had to open the dash, maybe because of the AC ducting.
Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Thats actually helpfull. I will be replacing mine soon 2.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Where did you get your cable from. I am in need of one.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Great video! Thanks, very helpfully in getting mine out.
 
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