olds67

hi guys
i have a problem for the speedometer cable,I bought this that was suitable for my car, but no good, is short and more like a nut in the photo, but my old one is longer and has no dice, it has only part of the tachometer.
where can I find? you tell me why is it different?
thanks

Run to Rund

Try Carquest. I got one for an F85 there.

olds67

Carquest has a website? or is it a model?
I have got a rockauto
thanks

olds67

this is a correct parts, help me
thanks

bmwashington

I have a 67 Delmont and the speedometer is driven from the front wheel hub. This does not look like that part....Thsi looks like the one that attaches to the transmission

olds67

also my speedometer is driven from the front wheel hub.
and first I put no good.
I had only one hand and out of the wheel and has done so.
I think its a problem now

66ninetyeightls

Where did you order the bad one from???

olds67

I ordered from the bad rockauto but have no other models, but this..

66ninetyeightls

Rockauto.com only has the upper cable for vehicles with cruise control. This is not an easy cable to find. When you are searching make sure you look for one WITHOUT cruise control.

If you still have the original cable why not see if someone in Italy or close by can copy or repair it.

olds67

I took the cable from rockauto that I knew was wrong but I took the attack to retrieve the tachometer and the pin because I lacked in Italy theres the problem of fillets and the sheath that we have here is too small.
I realized that it was difficult to find with this car are now accustomed.
Thanks to all

RAMBOW

what is wrong with the original one, is there any way to repair it? if just the inside cable is broken, you can buy a universal inner (square) cable and insert it into your outter cable.

olds67

are very stubborn and today I made the commitment and the cable I started to play, recovering from the nut to rock, I did the photos and when it is over you'll show.
I apologize if my English is not the best.

2blu442

I've seen, and may still have one of these cables that have rubbed on something like the steering componets. They wind up with a section of housing abraided with no insulation on it. Is this what happened to yours? I'm not sure I can lay my hands on it but can try to find it next weekend if that would help. John

Jaybird

Olds67: I have a spare speedometer cable. Contact me.

Jaybird

olds67

I managed to rebuild the cable, attacks the wrong one and a sheath for welding.
However we feel Jaybird for the other parts

tindrumstoo

hate to bump this ancient thread but im in search of a new spindle type speedo cable for my 67 olds 98. Jaybird do you still have one or know who would. maybe you can point me in the right direction on where to find one.

Jaybird

tindrumstoo: I no longer have the spare speedometer cable. I was able to purchase an aftermarket cable from eBay before. You might want to look there.

66ninetyeightls

Unless your 98 came with cruise control those cables are unobtainium!

Allan R

This one is for 67 Olds Delta 88 with Cruise: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-STEWART-...3eb611&vxp=mtr

This one is supposed to fit 66-70 Olds Toro - slightly longer: http://www.ebay.com/itm/66-67-68-69-...e24790&vxp=mtr

Here's one that's 61" long for Olds 1958 - 68 non cruise: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-68-GM-C...b84303&vxp=mtr

57" http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-68-GM-C...1f4cc7&vxp=mtr

I found all these and more on eBay using the search words 1967 oldsmobile speedometer cables

Don't know if that helps.

66ninetyeightls

Unfortunately none of those would work. The speedo cables for this generation 98 were specific to this model and driven off the LF wheel.

66ninetyeightls

Maybe these guys


http://www.speedycables.com/index.html

tindrumstoo

yep. when I first looked for them I went to summit and rockauto and found ones that said they would fit my car for less than 10$ I thought it was going to be an easy fix. That's before I noticed they were the transmission type, different from mine.

tindrumstoo

luckily I didnt throw away the old dust cap with the special spinner when I switched to chrome caps, that may be all I need to fix it.

tindrumstoo

looks like they could take care of the job! however I posted a want ad and a member here has one if I can't get it working again by putting the original cap back on it.

StarGeneral

I've been looking for a source for the cable this guy needs for a long time. So far the only one i've seen is on Ebay for 150 bucks. If your cable just has the insulation rubbed off count yourself lucky - install a new inner cable and wrap the thing in duct tape to keep the moisture out, because you're going to pay a lot of money for a new cable if you ever find one. Unlike yours my cable was kinked when I removed my engine and now is useless as it breaks every inner cable I install. These were specific to big cars in 1965 also and no online parts store has them. NOS or from a dead car only...best of luck sir!

Jaybird

I went through my stuff and found a used cable for my 1967 Delta 88. The total length is 72 inches.
I don't know if it would be any use to someone or not.

There is a new cable listed on eBay right now. If you need one, jump on it right now before it's gone!

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1963-64-65-66...p=mtr#payCntId

Below is two pictures of my used cable.

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