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Sheared Speedo Cable
On my 82 wagon with a 4 speed swap, the speedo cable has given out. Pretty clean break. Can't remember it I bought new or used a junk yard park.
Anywho- need a new one. Should I go with the 1420mm or 1310mm length? Also, the fitting into the transmission has always been slightly loose. I wrapped it with electrical tape to tighten it up. Any better solutions?
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1982 300TDT 1991 190D 2022 Metris |
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Long is OK, but short can't be fixed. .
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What are the part numbers of the two lengths? Personally I rather have a shorter cable that doesn't have the extra length to flop around and have a cleaner look.
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1235420307- short cable
1235427707- long cable. OEM is apparently 1390mm. That's all for a 240D.
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1982 300TDT 1991 190D 2022 Metris Last edited by w123love; 01-21-2015 at 05:34 PM. Reason: more info |
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Major PIA: Trying to remove or install the instrument cluster for repair, is made more difficult by the short cable = Cursing, anger, frustration, bleeding, unprintable.... .
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You will thank yourself for the longer cable if you have to pull the cluster out to change a light bulb, or fix the mileage counter. Besides I would think there were be enough room to store the extra 11cm/4.3inches.
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Very good point on the longer cable. I did not consider that previously, but thinking back I do feel like some cables have been easier to connect and disconnect when the cluster is halfway out. I will be going with the longer one. Thank you all for the thoughts.
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1982 300TDT 1991 190D 2022 Metris |
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Question with the longer cable is that tight bends/curls is exactly what makes whine and screeching noises. I can't seem to get my 300cd speedo bounce and cable whine to stop under ALL conditions as a result.
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Current Diesels: 1981 240D (73K) 1982 300CD (169k) 1985 190D (169k) 1991 350SD (113k) 1991 350SD (206k) 1991 300D (228k) 1993 300SD (291k) 1993 300D 2.5T (338k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k) 1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k) Past Diesels: 1983 300D (228K) 1985 300D (233K) |
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Interesting. I don't know if I've heard a screeching cable before. The cable should be here today, a with good weather i'll get it in. Hopefully no screeching.
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1982 300TDT 1991 190D 2022 Metris |
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That is interesting, I would think the shorter cable with less friction material would be quieter. What is the reason for this?
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1983 123.133 California - GreaseCar Veg System |
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Let us know how it fits (too long, just right or too short) when you get it in.
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1983 123.133 California - GreaseCar Veg System |
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Tighter angles = more side stress = more noise. .
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Yeah I was gonna say more swoopy curves would be less potential for kinking and subsequently speedo cable that lasts longer before making noise
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1982 300D Turbodiesel, daily driver. Mods so far: Fram 8038 paper filter, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 (front) rotors/calipers, boost turned up to 12lbs, non-egr manifolds, water/methanol injection, 4-speed manual 1980 300SD Turbodiesel, project car, nearly ready to hit the street 1974 240D, New paint |
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Will you take a few pics while installing it?
I still need to install one, as my '81 originally had the electronic speedo. I tried installing a speedo cable out of a '85 300D, but the end bit is different than the hole on the trans (4 speed getrag out of a '83 240D)
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1981 300TD 4 speed manual Euro bumpers, zender valance and skirts, H&R springs, billy HD's, leveled sls, real AMG Pentas 16x8 et11, vdo boost/egt gauges intergrated into ash tray, eurolights, led 3rd brake light |
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