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hotrod80
 Post subject: Speedometer cable
PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:31 pm 
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How can I convert the factory speedo cable to work with my turbo 350? Can I just change the inside part ? It has the wrong end at the transmission on the drive cable. I need a square end.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:43 pm 
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I just bought a new one since they're not that expensive.

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i uesd the 1 from a camro and modifed the end to the speedo

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I used the stock LUV cable and used a grinder to change the end to the trans as needed.

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I used a repair kit from napa autoparts. I just ground off the old end and clamped on the new rapair end. don't shorten the cable at all. The napa p/n is 615-1823 it was only $2.09 plus tax!!!
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:19 pm 
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What a score. I had the same question.

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hotrod80
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 12:00 am 
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Yea, sounds like you , me , and Dan M are at the same piont.
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Dan M
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Yea, I was there a short time ago. I decided to order a Lokar speedo cable for the turbo 350 then got an after-market speedometer (Auto Meter) and custom fit it to the cluster.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:11 pm 
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I forgot to mention, after all this work, I do plan on going faster than 80mph :)
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