Speedometer Cable Length
05-08-2006, 07:41 PM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: L69 305 H.O.
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Speedometer Cable Length
How long is a speedometer cable for a T-5? I'm talking about the one piece unit, non cruise control. And as long as I'm here, I've heard mention of a two piece speedometer cable for mechanical cruise control. My car has cruise control (1984 Z28) but I dont see where there are two cables. I bring it up because I've been replacing parts since I upgraded to a 145 mph speedometer and purchased a new speedometer cable from Ebay. It came today and it's just 5' long. Is that length correct? I don't have my old one out yet, but with all of the turns and bends 5' seems kind of short!
05-08-2006, 08:32 PM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: L69 305 H.O.
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
No, it's only threaded for the transmission and then has the "cup" with the cable insert inside for the speedometer head.
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
If you want to compare length, pull the old cable out of the sleeve and drop the new one in and see if it engages the drive gear at the bottom.
05-10-2006, 10:56 PM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Z28
Engine: L69 305 H.O.
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
The guy sent me the wrong cable, T-5 needs 72", Automatics use the 51" Problem solved, Thanks.
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