Correct speedo cable ?

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Feb 21, 2003 | 07:24 AM

Andy63

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Correct speedo cable ?

Hi all.
I have a 1963 F100 (not unibody). I am going through the process of converting the 3 speed manual trans to a C4 auto trans using a kit. The truck has the stock round type speedometer. I need to get a speedometer cable that will fit the stock speedometer and hook up to the C4 trans. There are a bunch of places to get the correct little gear for the C4 end. I have not been able to locate a source for a cable with housing and correct end ?
Thanks for the help
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Feb 21, 2003 | 07:49 AM

Rosati

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Correct speedo cable ?

I modified my cable by cutting the housing about 18" from the head and splicing the donor sheathing to my OEM head connection. I used a large crimp on butt connector and two layers of heat shrink tubing to cover the splice. Only critical thing was cutting both sheaths to get the right length to fit the cable.

Feb 21, 2003 | 08:28 AM

Andy63

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Correct speedo cable ?

My housing is really a little bit of housing and mostly tape. The whole thing is rotted and falling apart. Was hoping to find a replacement source. Thanks for the help. I looked at your gallery. I was thinking about trying to find a donor car. But I lucked into the rebuilt 57 292 I put in my truck last year for really cheap so I thought trying to put a c4 in with a kit would be a good way to go.
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