How does the speedometer cable hook up in Highboys with the NP203 TC? I have no clue since mine was missing from the gauge to the transfer case when I got the truck. Is the cable one piece from the gauge to the TC? If not, what's there, what's common with other Ford trucks or cars and what's specific to Highboys?

Thanks in advance.

Paul

 

Two different cables: Automatic or Manual Transmission?

I'll give you more info when I know what trans you have.

 

75 chassis, 77 C6, 77 gauge cluster I think. It's a real Frankenstein of a truck. The chassis did come with an auto.

 

the cables in my 74 and 77 crew cab f250 ...both manual trans. w/ the divorced transfer cases have 1 piece speedo cables, clips onto back of cluster and goes into transfer case and is held in w/ 5/16" bolt...7/16" size head bolt

 

D4TZ17260N .. Speedometer Cable ~ A/T / 118 1/4" long / Obsolete

Fits: 1974/77 F250 4WD (High Boy). 1973 F250 4WD is different.

The last MSRP was $48.46.

DON SANDERSON FORD in Glendale AZ has TWO = 623-842-8762.

CRAIN FORD in Warren IN has ONE.

NOS PARTS SOURCE in Lenexa KS has ONE = 913-220-5746.

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

No other Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.

Call around and get the (various) prices before buying one...I believe that Sanderson will prolly be the cheapest.

Since the part is obsolete, these sources can charge whatever prices they want to.

 

Bill...what is the difference between an auto and a manual trans speedo cable?...gear/mounting/????

 

Thanks Bill. Allways appreciated your skill.

 

Parts catalog doesn't say one way or t'other, so I dunno.

Here's all the 1973/77 F250 4WD (High Boy) speedometer cables:

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

D3TZ17260A .. Speedometer Cable ~ 105 3/8" long / Obsolete

Fits: 1973 F250 4WD.

No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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D4TZ17260N .. Speedometer Cable ~ 118 1/4" long / Obsolete

Fits: 1974/77 F250 4WD. See post # 5 for the sources.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION

D3TZ17260A .. Speedometer Cable 105 3/8" long / Obsolete

Fits: 1973 F250 4WD before serial number S00,001.

No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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D4TZ17260C .. Speedometer Cable ~ 107 5/16" long / Obsolete

Fits: 1973 F250 4WD from serial number S00,001 and 1974/77 F250 4WD.

No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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Do y'all have the original speedometer cable? If so...you may not need a new one

Inside the speedometer cable's housing is a woven steel core. It's supposed to be greased every so often, but ppl do not know that.

When the woven steel core's grease dries out, it binds up inside the housing and SNAPS.

Autoparts stores sell a "universal" replacement woven steel core.

You cut it to the correct length, coat it with a thin film of white lithium grease and install it in the housing.

 

FYI, I have a speedometer cable and housing in my 1975 F-250 4X4 from a 1979 F-350 4X4, yes it"s a little short to install, you must place it in the speedometer first as it will just reach to the transfer case for installing, therefor I would say any cable from a 4X4 will work if you don't find a fair price for a new one. I could not find one. I did however use the gear from my hi-boy transfer case on the cable.

 

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Hello all you great "ford truck" fans. I have a 1972 f250 390 c6. Do anyone know how long the speedometer cable is? Thank you all. By the way i am french. That's way i type with this outrageous accent.

 

NumberDummy (Bill) will have that information, but as your truck is a 72, you're likely to get a better/quicker response in the correct forum. I'm sure bumpsides and dentsides are similar in many respects, but important differences abound!

 

the thread said speedometer question. sorry for that.

 

Oh, sorry i should have been in the bumpside speedometer thread.

 

Sorry but i can't find a bumpside speedometer thread. any help? Thank you.